Section 16. The Governor shall appoint a person in each county wherein this act is or becomes operative, to act as controller of such county until his successor in office is duly elected and installed, and shall also appoint a suitable person to fill any vacancy that may occur by death, resignation or removal from office of controller in any county wherein this act is or becomes operative.
(16 amended May 8, 1901, P.L.140, No.114)