(a) In case of a vacancy in the county government, for any cause, the members of that county government may, by a majority vote of the remaining members, fill that vacancy temporarily pending a special election to fill the vacancy.
(b) The special election shall be held within 6 months of the occurring of the vacancy and shall be held in the same manner as a regular election for a full term would be.
(c) The person so elected shall hold office for the duration of the unexpired term.
Structure Delaware Code
Chapter 3. COUNTY GOVERNMENTS GENERALLY
Subchapter I. General Provisions
§ 301. Composition of county governments; change of terminology as to New Castle County.
§ 302. Officers and employees holding other offices.
§ 303. Vacancies in county government.
§ 304. County government; supplies for county officers.
§ 306. Agritourism activities on farms.
§ 308. Children's Bureau of Delaware; appropriations.
§ 309. Ambulance, fire protection and police services; appropriations.
§ 310. Parking spaces for use by persons with disabilities.
§ 311. Insurance and workmen's compensation for county employees.
§ 312. Continuance of system of personnel administration.
§ 313. Use of mobile homes on farms.
§ 314. Award of contracts for public work or goods.
§ 315. Records open to inspection.
§ 316. Fines and forfeitures payable to county; neglect to pay over; penalty.
§ 317. Title to real estate owned by county.
§ 319. Review of comprehensive plans.
§ 320. Property tax credits for individuals with disabilities.