Acting to fill vacancy without notice

The provisions of §§ 8-48-102 - 8-48-107 for notice of official vacancy are merely directory, and the appointing power, or officer whose duty it is to take steps to supply the vacancy, need not wait for such notice, but may act upon information derived from other sources. Code 1858, § 804; Shan., § 1125; Code 1932, § 1866; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-2808. The provisions of §§ 8-48-102 - 8-48-107 for notice of official vacancy are merely directory, and the appointing power, or officer whose duty it is to take steps to supply the vacancy, need not wait for such notice, but may act upon information derived from other sources. Code 1858, § 804; Shan., § 1125; Code 1932, § 1866; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-2808.