Subd. 1. Special Election Timing. If a vacancy occurs and a special election to fill the unexpired term is required pursuant to M.S. § 412.02, subd. 2a, as it may be amended from time to time, or if it is more than one year until the next regular city general election at the time the vacancy is declared, then a special election to fill the vacancy shall be held prior to the next regular city general election. The special election shall be held at the earliest date permitted by M.S. § 205.10, subd. 3a, as it may be amended from time to time.
Subd. 2. Appointment to Vacancy. Pursuant to M.S. § 412.02, subd. 2a, as it may be amended from time to time, a person shall be appointed by the Mayor and City Council to fill the vacancy until the special election is held and the winner of the special election is qualified to take office.