If an assistant clerk of the courts is unable to perform the duties of his office, a temporary assistant clerk may be appointed in the same manner as an assistant clerk and he shall perform the duties of that office until the assistant clerk resumes his duties.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 221, § 9
Temporary assistant clerks; manner of appointment
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