§ 182. Vacancy, how filled. When a vacancy shall occur, otherwise than
by expiration of term, in the office of police justice, the same shall
be filled, for the balance of the unexpired term, at the next city
election happening not less than thirty days after such vacancy occurs.
Until such vacancy shall be so filled, the mayor may appoint a qualified
attorney to fill the same, who shall hold office until the first day of
January after the election at which his successor is elected.