Louisiana Attorney General Reports January 6, 1998 (Opinion Number)

Dear Mr. Dahmer: We are in receipt of your request for an expedited opinion regarding a vacancy in the office of Mayor of the City of Hammond. Your letter states the following facts: 1. The elected Mayor recently died on January 1, 1998. 2. The present term of office will expire on December 31, 1998. 3. The City of Hammond operates under a home rule charter, adopted in 1977.