§ 21-12-303 — Appointment of temporary replacement

(a) If a county quorum court district or township officer is suspended from office under § 21-12-301 , the Governor shall temporarily appoint an officer in his or her place who shall hold the office: (1) Until the suspension is lifted; or (2) For the remainder of the term. (b) If a county elective officer is suspended from office under § 21-12-301 , within thirty (30) days of the order of suspension the county quorum court shall temporarily appoint an officer in his or her place who shall hold the office: (1) Until the suspension is lifted; or (2) For the remainder of the term.

Legislative History

Amended by Act 2021, No. 255,§ 5, eff. 7/28/2021. Acts 1877, No. 63, § 4, p. 64; C. & M. Dig., § 10338; Pope's Dig., § 14338; A.S.A. 1947, § 12-2104.