48:18 Appointment, Term. – In any city which adopts the provisions of this subdivision as provided in RSA 48:20, the mayor, with the approval of the board of aldermen in cities with a strong mayor form of government, or the city manager, with approval of the city council in cities with a weak mayor form of government, shall appoint a director of human services who shall hold office for a term of 4 years and until a successor is appointed and qualified. A vacancy shall be filled for the unexpired term. Source. 1973, 319:1, eff. Aug. 25, 1973.
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