This bill authorizes the board of county commissioners to appoint a qualified individual to fill a vacancy in a county-elected office when no candidates have 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 act will take effect immediately upon its publication in the statute book, ensuring that the provisions for filling such vacancies can be implemented without delay. This change aims to address situations where county offices remain unfilled due to a lack of candidates, thereby promoting effective governance at the county level.