One of the duties of a vice president is that in the absence or disability of the president, will perform the duties of the president.

The presidency has been vacated by resignation of Richie. The V.P. then takes over the duty @ responsibility of the presidency

Therefore, Marcia Feeney, being the V.P., is now the president of Countryside. There is no need for an election. She will stay at that position until the annual meeting. Then the new board will vote upon a new president, VP Etc. That is unless there is a recall.

There must be a meeting of the presidents in the area that Richie represented @ a replacement selected. That candidate then goes before the board for approval or rejection. Time is of the essence.