3-14-1. Holding over until successor qualified.Except when otherwise expressly provided, every lawful incumbent of any public office, with a definite term, upon the expiration of such term shall continue to discharge its duties until his successor shall have been elected or appointed and has qualified, and shall be entitled to receive the prescribed compensation of such office during the time he shall so discharge its duties. Source: RC 1919, §7035; SDC 1939, §48.0314.
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