Pennsylvania Statutes Title 16 Pa.C.S.A. Counties § 12309. Vacancies

(1) Except as provided under subsection (b), for a vacancy in a county office created by the Constitution of Pennsylvania or laws of this Commonwealth, and, if no other provision is made under the Constitution of Pennsylvania or under this part to fill the vacancy, the Governor shall appoint a suitable individual to fill the office, who shall continue to hold and discharge the duties of the office until the first Monday in January following the next municipal election occurring not less than 90 days after the occurrence of the vacancy, or for the balance of the unexpired term, whichever period is shorter.

(2) If a municipal election occurs not less than 90 days after the occurrence of the vacancy under paragraph (1), other than the municipal election at which the office ordinarily is filled, the office shall be filled at that municipal election for the balance of the unexpired term.

(3) An appointee under this subsection shall be confirmed by the Senate, if in session.