(A) When a vacancy occurs in an elective office, except in the case of recall, the Council shall fill the vacancy by appointment within thirty days thereafter for a term ending on the Monday following the next regular city election. When it is deemed advisable the Charlotte City Council may call a special election to fill vacancies in elective offices. If a vacancy occurs too late for the filing of nominating petitions for election to fill such vacancy at the next regular city election such vacancy shall be filled by appointment for the balance of the term thereof at the first regular meeting of the Council following such city election.
(B) If a vacancy occurs in an appointive office, such vacancy shall be filled within one hundred twenty (120) days thereafter in the manner provided for making the original appointment. Such time may be extended, for not more than an additional sixty days, by Council resolution setting forth the reasons therefor.
(Amended by electors, 11-8-1977; 11-2-2004)