a) If a vacancy occurs on council, the fourth place finisher in the last general election for city council shall be appointed to fill the vacancy for the remainder of the term. If the fourth place finisher is ineligible or unwilling or unable to be appointed, the fifth place finisher in the last general election for city council shall be appointed. If the fifth place finisher is ineligible or unwilling or unable to be appointed, the sixth place finisher in the last general election for city council shall be appointed. If the sixth place finisher is ineligible or unwilling or unable to be appointed, the council shall have thirty (30) days to fill the vacancy.
b) Each member of council may nominate one candidate to fill the vacancy to be considered by council. If council is unable to agree on a candidate within thirty (30) days, the mayor shall appoint one of the nominated candidates to fill the vacancy. The person appointed to fill the vacancy shall serve for the remainder of the term of the position vacated.
c) If a vacancy occurs in the office of the mayor, the mayor pro tem shall fill the vacancy until the next municipal general election, which election shall be effective upon certification of election and oath of office for the remainder of the term. If there is less than two years remaining on the term, the vacancy shall be filled for the remainder of the term.