11-665. Vacancy in treasurer's office; duty of board Upon the death or absconding of a county treasurer, the board shall follow the proceedings in regard to the monies and effects of his office, and the statement and inventory thereof, as provided in section 11-664, and shall retain possession until a successor of the treasurer is elected or appointed. Upon the qualifying of such treasurer, the monies, books and effects shall be delivered to him.
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