(a) Vacancies. The office of member of Council shall become vacant upon the member of Council's death, resignation, removal from office in any manner authorized by this Charter, or forfeiture of office.
(b) Forfeiture of Office. Pursuant to the process established in Section 4.08 of this Charter, a member of Council shall forfeit office if said member of Council:
(1) Lacks at any time during a term of office, any qualification for the office prescribed by this Charter;
(2) Intentionally violates any express prohibition of this Charter;
(3) Is convicted of a crime involving moral turpitude or malfeasance;
(4) Fails to attend three (3) consecutive regular meetings of Council, without being excused by Council;
(5) Is called to active military duty for more than sixty one (61) consecutive days and is unable to perform his or her duties as a member of Council.
(c) Disability. On questions of disability involving the Mayor, Deputy Mayor or member of Council, the decision as to actuality of, the time of, and the duration of the disability for purposes of declaring a vacancy shall be determined by a majority vote of the remaining members of Council.
(d) Filling of Vacancies. Vacancies in the office of member of Council shall be filled within sixty (60) days by a majority vote of the remaining members of Council. Majority vote means a number greater than one-half (½) of the remaining members of Council. If a vacancy occurs in one (1) or more positions of members of Council, the Council of the new term shall appoint by a majority vote, an eligible person or persons to fill the vacancy. Majority vote is defined as a number greater than one-half (½) of the remaining members of Council. If the Council fails to fill a vacancy within sixty (60) days following the occurrence of the vacancy, the power of Council to fill the vacancy shall lapse and the Mayor shall fill the vacancy by appointment immediately following the expiration of said sixty (60) days. Any appointee under this Section shall qualify under the provisions of this Charter, shall hold the office, and shall serve for the unexpired term until a successor is elected and qualified.
(Amended 11-6-12)