(A) Vacancies. Membership becomes vacant upon the occurrence of any of the following:
(1) Death. Death of a member;
(2) Disability. A determination by the Council that the member’s physical or mental disability renders the member incapable of service;
(3) Resignation. The member’s resignation in writing;
(4) Absence. A member’s absence from three consecutive meetings, unless excused by action of the Council; and
(5) Change in residence. Termination of a member’s residence in the city.
(B) Removal from office. A member may be removed:
(1) Upon petition of a board or commission. A board or commission, by three-fifths’ vote of its members, may petition to the Council to remove any member when, in its discretion, the best interests of the city would be served thereby; and
(2) By the Council. The Council has the authority, in its discretion, to remove any member for any reason.
(2002 Code, § 2.20) (Ord. 69, Seventh Series, effective 7-7-2018)