In the event of a temporary absence or disability in the office of highway agent, the selectmen may appoint some competent person for the period of such disability or absence.
RSA 231:67
1893, 29:5. PL 80 :13. RL 96:13. 1945, 188:1, part 16:10. RSA 245:11. 1979, 410:13. 1981, 87:1, eff. April 20, 1981.