Article 5. Vacancy of California Government Code >> Division 2. >> Title 3. >> Part 3. >> Chapter 5. >> Article 5.

Whenever an action based upon official misconduct is commenced against the county treasurer, the board of supervisors may suspend him from office until the suit is determined. The board may appoint some person to fill the vacancy, who shall qualify and give such bond as the board determines.

In case of the death of the county treasurer, his legal representatives shall deliver to the person appointed to fill the vacancy all official money, books, accounts, papers, and documents which are or come into their possession.