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THEY REPRESENT YOU HOW VACANCIES ARE FILLED Federal Government The President– The Vice President becomes President. According to the federal statute, the order of succession after the Vice President is: Speaker of the House of Representatives, President Pro Tempore of the Senate and then heads of executive department in the order of the creation of each department (beginning with the Secretary of State). Vice President– The President nominates a Vice President who must be confirmed by a majority vote of both houses of Congress. Senator– The Governor appoints someone until the next general election in November. House of Representatives– Depending on the date, vacancies are filled at a special election or at the next general election in November. State Government The Governor– The Lieutenant Governor becomes Governor. Lieutenant Governor– The vacancy remains unfilled and the Majority Leader (President Pro Tempore) of the Senate carries out the duties of the Lieutenant Governor. New York State Senate and Assembly– Depending on the date, vacancies are filled at a special election or at the next general election in November. City Government The Mayor– The Public Advocate becomes Mayor. Public Advocate, Comptroller, Borough President and Council Member– Vacancies are filled by special election or at a general election depending on when the vacancy occurs. TABLE OF CONTENTS How a Bill Becomes a Law in New York City Legislative Districts for New York City Community Boards Alphabetized List of Representatives New York City Department of Education How to Communicate with Elected Officials City Council Elections How Vacancies are Filled Useful Telephone Numbers How a Bill Becomes a Law in Washington & Albany Useful Web Sites Choosing the President 2008

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