§ 12-3. Same—Effect of vacancy.

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In a case of a vacancy in the office of municipal judge, the successor shall be appointed in the manner of original appointment for the unexpired term. In case of a temporary absence, sickness or disability of a municipal judge, the court may be held by a judge of another municipality or by a practicing attorney or by some other person who has received training or experience in municipal court procedure, who shall be designated by the mayor and take the prescribed oath of office before entering upon his duties.

(Comp. of Ords. 1989, § 9-3)

State law reference

Vacancies in office of municipal judge, S.C. Code 1976, § 14-25-25.

                    
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