When a vacancy occurs in the Town of Eleanor elective office, the governing body fills the vacancy by appointment until the next election. A vacancy occurs when a resignation is accepted by the governing body, except that a member's resignation will not be effective if it deprives the governing body of a quorum. After a resignation is accepted, the governing body should give notice of its intention to fill the vacancy by appointment at a regular or special meeting. When a vacancy occurs in the office of mayor, or the mayor is unable to perform the duties due to absence or illness, the recorder performs the duties of mayor until the mayor can resume the duties or a new mayor is appointed and qualified.
(Ord. 05-07. Passed 10-20-05.)