(1) If an elected member of the board vacates his seat for any reason other than the normal expiration of his term, the cabinet shall provide written notification of the vacancy to all classified employees within fifteen (15) days of the vacancy.
(2) Classified employees wishing to fill the vacancy shall notify the cabinet within ten (10) days of the cabinet's notification of the vacancy.
(3) A majority of the remaining members of the board shall make the appointment to fill the vacancy from the list of those employees who have notified the board under subsection (2) of this section.