(A) Vacancies. A vacancy in the Council shall occur upon the death, resignation or removal from office as authorized by law. When such vacancy occurs, the remaining Council members shall select, within thirty (30) days following the vacancy, by the affirmative vote of not less than three (3) of the remaining members, a person to fill the vacancy until the next regular election. At this election the seat shall be filled as provided herein for elections for the balance, if any, of the unexpired term. An appointee shall be a qualified elector of the City, a citizen of the United States, and have resided within the corporate limits of the City for at least one (1) year prior to the date of this appointment.
Whenever three (3) or more vacancies shall occur at the same time, the mayor shall, within thirty (30) days, call a special election to fill the vacancies. Such election shall be conducted in accordance with the procedures for elections. In no event shall the Council consist of more than two (2) members serving on an appointive basis.
(B) Forfeiture of office. A Council member shall forfeit his office if he lacks, at any time during his term of office, any qualification for the office prescribed by this Charter or by law or fails to attend three (3) consecutive regular meetings of the Council without being excused by the Council.
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