Rule 3.6. Secretary; election; removal; vacancy
A. The Secretary shall be elected by the members of the Senate in the same manner
as the President. He shall be elected every four years following election of the President
Pro Tempore.
B. He may be removed from office in the same manner as the President.
C.(1) The death, resignation, or removal from office of the Secretary creates a
vacancy in the office. A vacancy shall be filled for the remainder of the unexpired term
in the same manner as the original election. A vacancy which occurs while the legislature
is in session shall be filled immediately. If the vacancy occurs when the legislature is not
in session, it shall be filled at the next regular or extraordinary session, and the President
may appoint an Acting Secretary to serve until that time.
(2) In case of disability or temporary absence of the Secretary which prevents him
from carrying out the duties of his office, the President may designate a person to serve as
Acting Secretary during the period of the disability or absence.