Section 3. Regulation of elections
The general election laws now in force for the choice of a Governor of this Commonwealth, shall regulate the elections of Auditor General and Surveyor General; and in case any vacancy should occur in either of said offices, by death, resignation or otherwise, the same shall be filled by appointment of the Governor; and the person so appointed shall continue in office until the end of the term for which his predecessor was elected. 1850, April 9, P.L. 434, Sec. 3.