Shields v. Romine

Hatcher, Judge:

The charter of the City of Clarksburg provides for an elective water board to consist of three members. The charter requires that a quorum for the transaction of business shall consist of at least two members; and that a vacancy of the board “be filled by appointment by the remaining members.” A vacancy occurred leaving relator Shields and respondent Romine the remaining members. They could not agree on an appointee. Then a proceeding was brought against Shields under Code, 6-6-7, in which an order was entered removing him from office; but upon bond given, the order was…