(b) Resignation. The resignation of a member of City Council shall be presented in writing to the Clerk of Council and shall include the official date of resignation. Unless orally announced to Council by the resigning member, the Clerk shall then announce such resignation at the next regularly scheduled Council meeting.
(c) Vacancies. Vacancies shall be filled in accordance with Article IV Section 5 of the City Charter.
(d) Certificate of Election. Members of Council shall provide the Clerk with a copy of their certificate of election prior to being sworn into office.
(e) Vacancy due to Absence. Council may, by majority vote of all members of City Council excluding the member who has been absent allegedly without valid excuse, declare the seat of any member vacant for absence without valid excuse where such absence has continued for two consecutive months. It shall be the duty of each Council member to notify the President of Council of any anticipated absence from any regular or special Council meeting as soon as practical. Should a council member accrue three consecutive unexcused absences from regular Council meetings, the Clerk of Council shall, not less than six days prior to the next regular Council meeting, notify the absent member in writing of his unexcused absences.
(f) Notice. Written notice provided for by these Rules may be served personally upon the member or by sending it by certified U.S. mail to the member's address on file with the Clerk of Council and a copy of the notice shall be sent by regular mail to each member of City Council. For mailed service, service shall be deemed complete on the date the notice is mailed, regardless of whether the notice is accepted, claimed, or received by the member.
(g) Quorum. A majority of all the members shall be a quorum to do business, but a less number may adjourn from day to day and compel attendance of absent members.
(Ord. 94-2010. Passed 9-13-10.)