(1) The Clerk of the Court of Quarter Sessions shall continue to be elected as provided by law and shall continue to exercise such powers and perform such duties as provided by law.

(2) Vacancies. Any vacancy in the office of the Clerk of Quarter Sessions shall be filled by appointment of the Mayor with the consent of the Council of the City until the next municipal election held not less than sixty (60) days after the vacancy occurs at which time an election shall be held to fill the vacancy for the balance of the unexpired term. In the event of the death of any person elected as Clerk of Quarter Sessions prior to his taking office, it shall constitute a vacancy in that office.