§ 2.03. Vacancies.

Vacancies on the council arising from any cause shall be filled by a vote of the council. The person appointed to fill any such vacancy shall possess all qualifications required for the office. There shall not be more than one (1) appointee on [the] council at any given time. If two (2) or more vacancies, or one (1) or more vacancies together with one (1) appointee exist at the same time, a special election shall be called to fill said vacancies and replace said appointee. However, if such vacancies occur within one hundred twenty (120) days of a regular election, such vacancies shall be filled by appointment by vote of the council. A council position filled by appointment shall be filled by election at the next city general election for the remaining year of the unexpired term or for the next full term, as the case may be. A member of the council shall be disqualified for office if he fails to meet the qualifications of office or if he is absent from three (3) consecutive or five (5) nonconsecutive regular council meetings per two-year term. Upon determination by vote of the council that a member of the council is disqualified for office, the office shall be vacant. No action taken by the council prior to such vote shall be invalid because of such disqualification.

(Ord. No. 93-6, § 1, 5-17-93)