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Every job should be advertised
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clerk has resigned.
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If by "deputy clerk" you mean the person designated in policy document ( or standing orders) as to the person who would  take over the clerks duties in the event of illness or resignation ( or even death ) then this is a stand by position until the vacancy is, as stated, advertised and filled.

Having such a delegation contingency in standing orders is an excellent way of ensuring the continued smooth running of the PC until a new clerk is employed
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The best practice is to advertise but with internal staff being made aware they can ofcourse  apply hence open, honest and fair.
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