If a public officer who is subject to a recall petition resigns his or her office:

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1.  Before the call for a special election is issued:

(a) The official with whom the petition to recall is filed shall cease any further proceedings regarding the petition;

(b) A vacancy occurs in that office; and

(c) The vacancy thereby created must be filled in the manner provided by law.

2.  After the call for a special election is issued, the special election must be conducted.