Article IV.
Judicial Department

Section 33. Amendments not to vacate existing offices

Amendments not to vacate existing offices

The amendments made to the Constitution of North Carolina by the Convention shall not have the effect to vacate any office or term of office now existing under the Constitution of the State, and filled, or held, by virtue of any election or appointment under the said Constitution, and the laws of the State made in pursuance thereof.

Summary: New section

Election Date: November 7, 1876

Votes For Ratification: 120,158

Votes Against Ratification: 106,554

Percent for Ratification: 53%

Percent Against Ratification: 47%

Notes:

Amendment Source: 1875 Constitutional Convention Chapter 23

Effective Date Source: Ordinances to Submit the Amendments to the People, Section 3 (1875)