Election or appointment of successor to fill unexpired terms

45-5-3.1. Authority to fill vacancy absent quorum; appointment by Governor to fill vacancy. 45-5-4. Continuation in office of appointee during succeeding term. 45-5-5. To whom resignations to be made. 45-5-6. Public official investigated by special commission upon in- dictment; gubernatorial review if commission recommends suspension; suspension; reinstatement; replacement or temporary officer. 45-5-6.1. Suspension and vacation of office of public officials convicted of felony. 45-5-6.2. Suspension of ‘‘authority officials’’ upon indictment for felony; continued compensation; replacement officials. 45-5-7. Hearing of complaints against budget unit employees and proceedings thereupon; effect on tenure.