(1) When no eligible candidate is elected, the conservation commission will officially announce another full term of office for the incumbent on the third Thursday in May, but only upon verification by the conservation district of the eligibility of the incumbent to serve in the office of elected conservation district supervisor.

(2) If the conservation district determines the incumbent conservation district supervisor is no longer eligible to serve in the office of elected conservation district supervisor, or if the incumbent has resigned, the position is deemed vacant and the conservation district may appoint an eligible successor following the official announcement by the conservation commission.