If a majority of the votes cast at a recall election shall be against the recall of the officer named in the ballot, he shall continue in office for the remainder of his unexpired term, subject to recall. If a majority of the votes cast at such election be for the recall of the officer named on the ballot, he shall, regardless of any technical defects in the recall petition, be deemed removed from office, and the vacancy shall be filled by the City Council as herein provided.