2007 California Government Code Article 5. Vacancy

CA Codes (gov:27120-27121)

27120.  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.



27121.  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.