C.R.S. § 30-10-704

The county treasurer may appoint a chief deputy, who in the absence of the treasurer from his or her office, or in case of vacancy in said office, for any disability of the treasurer to perform the duties of his or her office, may perform all the duties of the office of treasurer, until such vacancy is filled or such disability removed. All acts of a chief deputy treasurer shall have the same effect as though performed by the county treasurer.