§ 3-3. Vacancies.

Vacancies in the council other than mayor arising from any cause with 364 days or less remaining in the term shall be filled by majority vote of the remaining members for the unexpired term only and provided the successor shall possess all qualifications required for the office. Vacancies in the council other than mayor arising from any cause with 365 days or more remaining in the term shall be filled by special election and, where necessary, by a run-off election, in the same manner as provided for in this Charter for the regular election of a councilmember. Such special election shall be held on the next authorized uniform election date that occurs before the regular election and that allows enough time to hold the election in the manner required by law. The city council may appoint a person to serve as a council member on a temporary basis during the period between the creation of the vacancy and the special election. In the event of a vacancy in the office of the mayor, the remaining council members shall elect from among themselves, by majority vote, a person to serve as mayor for the unexpired term not to exceed 364 days. If no selection is made among the members of the city council, the city council may appoint a person to serve as mayor for the unexpired term not to exceed 364 days. If vacancy occurs in the office of the mayor and the unexpired term is equal to or exceeds 365 days, it must be filled by majority vote of the qualified voters at a special election called for such purpose within one hundred twenty (120) days after such vacancy or vacancies occur.

(Ord. No. 02-32, § 1, 11-7-02; elect. of 2-1-03; Ord. No. 09-12, § 1, 12-8-09; elect. of 5-8-2010; Ord. No. 2015-03, § 1, 3-3-2015; elect. of 5-9-2015)