By a majority vote of all of its remaining members, the City Commission may appoint a qualified voter who has resided within the City limits over one consecutive year immediately prior to the appointment to fill a vacancy created pursuant to Section 4.07 and 4.08 on the Commission, if the unexpired term is less than 10 months until the next regular election, whichever occurs first, at which a person shall be elected to complete the original term. If the unexpired term is greater than 10 months, a Special Election shall be held as soon as feasible but no later than 6 months of the vacancy occurring. The office of Mayor, however, shall be filled as provided by Section 4.04.
(Amendment approved by voters 9-1-87; amendment approved by voters 11-4-92; amendment approved by voters 1-31-12)