(A) When a vacancy occurs in a municipal elective office, the governing body shall fill the vacancy by appointment of a qualified person until the next election.
(B) The office shall be placed on the next election for service of the remainder of the vacated term or for a new term, whichever is appropriate.
(C) In the event of the temporary absence of the Mayor, the City Clerk shall serve as the Acting Mayor. In the event of an extended absence of the Mayor, Council shall by public vote select one of their number to serve as Acting Mayor. The Acting Mayor shall exercise the powers and duties of the Mayor as described in the Charter.
(Ord. 310, passed 1-19-2023)
Statutory reference:
Filling of vacancies, see W.Va. Code § 8-5-10