253. In all cases where the term of office of the regional councillor appointed under the third paragraph of section 251 terminates prematurely, the council of the municipal corporation shall, within thirty days, appoint among its members, by mere resolution, a person to replace him. Such person shall hold office only during the unexpired portion of the term for which his predecessor was appointed.
Upon failure by the municipal corporation to appoint such person within the delay prescribed in the first paragraph, the Minister shall make such appointment with the same effect as if it had been made by the council of the municipal corporation.