Vacancies that may occur in office, the appointment of which is vested in the Governor and Senate, or in the Legislature, shall be filled by the Governor during the recess of the Legislature, by granting commissions which shall expire whenever the Governor and Senate, or the Legislature, shall appoint a person or persons to fill the offices.
[46:108:1866; B § 2644; BH § 1681; C § 1827; RL § 2810; NCL § 4810]