19-1203.   Vacancy in office of register of deeds, how filled.In case of a vacancy in the office of register of deeds, the same shallbe filled by the appointment of a qualified elector of the county.If the vacancy occurs on or after May 1 of the second year of the term,the person so appointed shall serve for the remainder of the unexpired termand until a successor is elected and qualifies.If the vacancy occurs before May 1 of the second year of the term, the personappointed to fill the vacancy shall serve until a successor is elected andqualifies at the next general election to serve the remainder ofthe unexpired term. Nomination and election of such successor shall be inthe same manner as nomination and election of a county register of deedsfor a regular term. In the absence or inability of the register of deeds toperform the duties of his office, the deputy shall perform the duties ofsaid register during the continuance of such absence or inability.Appointments hereunder shall be made in the manner provided by law forfilling vacancies in the office of member of the house of representatives.

      History:   G.S. 1868, ch. 25, § 89; R.S. 1923, 19-1203; L. 1963,ch. 160, § 4; L. 1973, ch. 102, § 4; L. 1986, ch. 100, § 4; July 1.