19-303. Vacancy in office of county clerk, how filled.
19-303
19-303. Vacancy in office of county clerk, how filled.
If a vacancy in the office of county clerk should occur by death,
resignation, or otherwise, the vacancy shall be filled by appointment of a
qualified elector of the county in the manner herein provided. 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 term and until
a successor is elected and qualifies. If the vacancy occurs before May 1 of
the second year of the term, the person appointed to fill the vacancy shall
serve until a successor is elected and qualifies at the next general
election to serve the remainder of the unexpired term. Nomination and
election of such successor shall be in the same manner as nomination and
election of a county clerk for a regular term. Appointments hereunder shall
be made in the manner provided by law for filling vacancies in the office
of member of the house of representatives.
History: G.S. 1868, ch. 25, § 42; R.S. 1923, 19-303; L. 1963, ch.
160, § 1; L. 1973, ch. 102, § 2; L. 1986, ch. 100, § 1; July 1.