1899 private laws – Ch.262 Sec.13
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CHAPTER 262 An act to amend the charter of the town of Clayton. The General Assembly of North Carolina do enact:
That if any person chosen mayor shall refuse to be qualified, or there is any vacancy in the office after election and qualification, the commissioners shall choose some qualified person mayor for the term or unexpired portion of the term, as the case may be, and all like occasions, and in like manner the commissioners shall choose other commissioners to supply the places of such as shall refuse to act, and all vacancies which may occur, and such persons only shall be chosen as are hereinbefore declared to be eligible.