In the event of a trustee vacancy, for any reason, the remaining majority of trustees shall fill the vacancy by appointment. The Board will receive applications from any qualified persons seeking to fill the position after suitable public notice. The Board will consider all applications from qualified persons seeking to fill the vacant trustee position in open session and will appoint one (1) candidate to serve for the balance of the unexpired term of the office which was declared vacant and filled by appointment per Idaho Code 33-504.