Neb. Rev. Stat. § 23-1221: Neb. Rev. Stat. § 23-1221

If a county attorney is removed from office as a result of the action authorized under section 23-1220 , such office shall be declared vacant and the county board shall fill the vacancy by appointment with a qualified candidate. If a deputy county attorney is removed from office as a result of the action authorized under section 23-1220 , the vacancy may be filled pursuant to section 23-1204 .