Vacancies in the office of Council member shall be filled within forty-five (45) days by vote of a majority of the remaining members of Council, by the selection of a person qualified as provided in Section 2.02 of this Charter. If Council fails to make a selection to fill such vacancy within forty-five (45) days, the Mayor shall forthwith make the appointment. Such person so chosen shall serve the remainder of the unexpired term of the Council member whose vacancy the person was appointed to fill.
(Amended 11-6-01; 11-5-19)