Rule 1005 - Petition for Appointment to Fill Vacancy in Office of ConstableA. Any person seeking to be appointed to serve as constable to serve a vacancy in said office pursuant to 44 Pa. C.S.A. § 7121 shall file petition in the Adams County Clerk of Courts Office. The petition shall include the following: 1. A statement identifying the borough, city, ward, or township in which a vacancy exists;2. The expiration date of the term of office for which the appointment is being sought;3. A statement that the petitioner is a resident of the municipality where the vacancy exists; and4. A statement that the petitioner has or will satisfy all the statutory requirements to serve as a constable.B. The petition shall be signed by ten (10) qualified electors residing in the borough, city, ward, or township in which the vacancy exists. In addition to original signature, each qualified elector shall be identified by printed name and address.C. Upon the filing of a petition in compliance with the requirements of this rule, the Adams County Clerk of Courts Office shall forward the same to the President Judge, or designee, within five (5) business days of the filing of the same. The President Judge, or designee, shall schedule hearing or take other appropriate action as necessary.Amended effective 8/12/2024.