The officer named in the removal petition shall continue to perform the duties of his office until the results of said special removal election shall be officially proclaimed. If, however, the officer named in the petition for removal shall offer his resignation before the issuance of the proclamation for the holding of special removal election, it shall be accepted, shall take effect on the date it is offered, and the vacancy shall be filled as provided by law for the filling of any vacancy in an elective county office. The officer who either resigns or is removed shall not be eligible to fill the vacancy caused by his removal or resignation, or serve as deputy in the office from which he resigns or is removed.
Structure Mississippi Code
Title 25 - Public Officers and Employees; Public Records
Chapter 5 - Removals From Office
§ 25-5-1. Removals from office
§ 25-5-3. Governor empowered to remove elective county officials
§ 25-5-11. Signing of petition
§ 25-5-13. Verification of petition
§ 25-5-15. Certification of county registrar
§ 25-5-17. Contested status of signator determined by Governor
§ 25-5-19. Examination of petition by election commissioners
§ 25-5-25. Judgment of council
§ 25-5-27. Resignation of officer
§ 25-5-29. Conduct of election