41 - Vacancies filled by legislature.

§ 41. Vacancies  filled  by  legislature.  When  a  vacancy  occurs or  exists,  other  than  by  removal,  in  the  office  of  comptroller  or  attorney-general, or a resignation of either such officer to take effect  at  any  future  day  shall  have  been made while the legislature is in  session, the two houses thereof, by joint ballot, shall appoint a person  to fill such actual or prospective vacancy.