Whenever the office of a Councilman shall become vacant for any reason the vacancy shall be filled by a majority vote of all the remaining members of the Council. Any vacancy in an office of a Councilman representing a ward shall be filled from that ward. Any vacancy in the office of the President of Council shall be filled by a Councilman.
In the event that Council fails to fill a vacancy in the office of Councilman within thirty (30) days from the date of such vacancy the Mayor shall fill it by appointment. Each Councilman so elected or appointed to fill such vacancy shall hold office for the unexpired term of the member, or until his successor is elected and qualified.