20-15-223. Vacancies. (1) A community college trustee position is vacant whenever the incumbent:
     (a) dies;
     (b) resigns; or
     (c) is removed under the provisions of 20-15-227.
     (2) A trustee position is also vacant whenever an elected candidate fails to qualify under the provisions of 20-3-307.
     (3) Any vacancy of a trustee position shall be filled by appointment by majority vote of the remaining trustees, and the person appointed shall hold office until the next regular school election day, when a trustee shall be elected for the remainder of the unexpired term.

     History: En. 75-8116 by Sec. 463, Ch. 5, L. 1971; R.C.M. 1947, 75-8116; amd. Sec. 30, Ch. 392, L. 1979.