In case a vacancy occurs in any county office, or in any precinct office in any county in this state, by reason of death, resignation, removal, or otherwise, the board of county commissioners of such county has power to fill such vacancy by appointment, subject to section 9 of article XIV of the state constitution, until an election can be held as provided by law.
Source: G.L. § 474. G.S. § 553. R.S. 08: § 1240. C.L. § 8716. CSA: C. 45, § 63. CRS 53: § 36-1-17. C.R.S. 1963: § 36-1-17.