Should either of the parties fail or neglect to make any recommendation within the said period, the governor shall, as soon thereafter as possible, appoint a fit person who shall be deemed to be appointed on the recommendation of the parties in default.

[S13, §2477-n1; C24, 27, 31, 35, 39, §1498; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §90.3] 86 Acts, ch 1245, §944 C87, §679B.3