Winter v. Davis

Vacancies in all county offices shall be filled by the County Commissioners until the next general election when such vacancy shall be filled by election. (Sec. 57-906, I. C. A.; Sec. 57-909, I. C. A.)

The tenure of an officer filling a vacancy is, if elected to the full unexpired term, if appointed, only until his successor is elected and qualified. (Sec. 57-914, I. C. A.)

The Clerk of the District Court is a County Officer, and the County Commissioners have power to appoint someone to fill a vacancy therein. (Sec. 30-1501, I. C. A.; Sec. 30-2606, I. C. A.; Sec. 57-906, I. C. A.)

The appointee…