If he is sick or absent, such court shall appoint some person to discharge the duties of the office until the proper officer resumes the discharge of his duties.
Source: L. 1876: p. 65, � 2. G.L. � 898. G.S. � 1059. R.S. 08: � 2110. C.L. � 5995. CSA: C. 55, � 23. CRS 53: � 45-1-8. C.R.S. 1963: � 45-1-8.