(a) Vacancies. The office of Councilmember shall become vacant upon the Councilmember's death, resignation, removal from office in any manner authorized by this Charter, or forfeiture of office.
(b) Forfeiture of Office. A Councilmember shall forfeit his or her office if said Councilmember:
(1) Lacks at any time during a term of office, any qualifications 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 the Council.
(c) Disability. On questions of disability involving the Mayor, Deputy-Mayor or Councilmember, the decision as to actuality of, the time of, and duration of, the disability, for purposes of declaring a vacancy, shall be determined by a majority vote of the remaining members of Council present within the quorum.
d. Filling of Vacancies. Vacancies in the office of Councilmember shall be filled within thirty (30) days by vote of a majority of the remaining members of Council. If a vacancy occurs in one or more positions among Councilmembers-elect, Council of the new term shall appoint by majority vote an eligible citizen of the Municipality of Centerville. If the Council fails to do so within thirty (30) 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 the said thirty (30) days. Any appointee under this section shall qualify under the provisions of this Charter, shall hold office, and shall serve for the unexpired term and until a successor is elected and qualified. (Amended November 2, 1976)