At the first meeting after election, the board of county commissioners shall choose one of its number as chairman, who shall preside at such meeting and all other meetings, if present; but, in case of his absence from such meeting, the members present shall choose one of its number as temporary chairman.
Source: G.L. § 460. G.S. § 543. R.S. 08: § 1199. C.L. § 8675. CSA: C. 45, § 18. CRS 53: § 35-3-7. C.R.S. 1963: § 35-3-7.