In case of a vacancy in the office of clerk of the superior court for the counties of Providence and Bristol, or in the office of clerk of the superior court of either of the counties of Newport, Washington, or Kent, from any cause, the presiding justice of the superior court with the advice and consent of the senate shall appoint some person to fill such vacancy for the balance of the unexpired term and until his or her successor is appointed and qualified.
History of Section.
G.L. 1923, ch. 30, § 6; P.L. 1936 (s.s.), ch. 2441, § 1; G.L. 1938, ch. 489, § 4; G.L. 1956, § 8-4-6; P.L. 2005, ch. 10, § 1; P.L. 2005, ch. 21, § 1.