(A) A single vacancy in the Board of Commissioners for an unexpired term of twelve (12) months or less shall be filled within thirty (30) days of the occurrence of the vacancy by an affirmative vote of at least four of the remaining members of the Board by selection of a person qualified for the position as described in this Charter. This appointee shall serve until the position can be filled at the next regular City election. Vacancies for an unexpired term of greater than twelve (12) months must be filled by majority vote of the qualified voters at a special election called for such purpose within one hundred and twenty (120) days after such vacancy or vacancies.
(B) When more than one vacancy shall develop at any one time, a special election shall be called by the Board of Commissioners for the next date available under the Texas Election Code to fill the vacancies in the same manner as described herein for regular elections. However, if the vacancies occur within ninety (90) days of a regular election, then no special election shall be called and the remaining Commissioners shall appoint qualified persons to fill the vacancies until the regular election.
(Adopted May 8, 1923; Am. Ord. 633, passed 2-5-02; Am. Ord. 780, passed 5-11-10, as amended by election held on May 8, 2010; Am. Ord. 933, passed 5-14-18; as amended by election held on May 5, 2018)