The Treasurer shall appoint a deputy, who shall be sworn to the faithful discharge of his duties and shall perform all the duties of the Treasurer in case of the sickness or absence of the Treasurer. In case of the death of the Treasurer, the Deputy Treasurer shall possess the powers and perform the duties belonging to such office until a successor to the deceased Treasurer is elected or appointed and has qualified.
(1949 Rev., S. 106; June, 1955, S. 34d.)
See Sec. 9-213 re procedure for filling vacancy in Treasurer's office.