(1971)

A. HENRY HEMPE, Corporation Counsel, Rock County

You have requested my opinion whether a vacancy is created under sec.17.03 (4), Stats., where a county board supervisor, following his election and qualification and during the term for which he was elected, moves to a different supervisory district within the same county.

I am of the opinion that there is no vacancy, and that the supervisor continues in office until his successor is elected and qualifies, barring other subsequent event such as resignation, death, or removal for cause.

Section 17.03, Stats., provides in part:

"17.03 Vacancies, how…