This bill authorizes the board of county commissioners to appoint a qualified individual to fill a vacancy in a county-elected office when no candidate has run for that office in the most recent general election. The term "county-elected office" is defined to include positions such as members of the board of county commissioners, the county attorney, sheriff, clerk, treasurer, and register of deeds.

The bill aims to ensure that county-elected offices remain filled and functional, even in the absence of candidates during elections. It will take effect upon publication in the statute book, thereby allowing for immediate implementation of this provision to address potential vacancies in county governance.