".. you have 30 days to fill these positions, much like the DO and CP killed in a car wreck going to lunch the airline does not shut down. There is a cause in the GOM about coverage of Operational Control, and there are third and fourth tier people identified to fill that position. To get a new DO or CP you just sent a resume to the FAA of a person who meets the Part 119 requirements. The FAA checks that they do not have a improper background , like known felon, revoked certificate, etc, and bingo you have a new DO." -PilotYip
That answers my question.
Thanks.
YKW