Art. 48 Constitution of the Canton of Obwalden (Cantonal Constitution, KV) (Kantonsverfassung, KV) - Term of Office

1. Elections by the people in the canton and municipalities, as well as elections by the Cantonal Council, are held for a term of office of four years, unless the legislation determines otherwise.

2. The Government Council and the Municipal Council elect the permanent part-time authorities and permanent commissions provided for by the legislation for a four-year term of office.

3. Positions that become vacant during a term of office are to be filled anew for the remainder of the term.

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