Members of the Council, the legislative and policymaking branch of the Municipality, shall devote so much of their time to the duties of their office as an efficient and faithful discharge thereof may require. They shall attend all meetings of the Council unless lawfully excused therefrom by the Mayor or by a majority of the remaining members, and perform all duties which by the nature of their office they should reasonably perform, such as the passing of ordinances, resolutions and the investigation and study of work done for the Municipality according to the committees upon which they may severally be appointed by the Mayor. (1960 Code)
In the event an Office of Councilman shall become vacant, through death, removal of residence, or for any other cause, the Mayor shall appoint, with the approval of the Council, a resident of the ward to fill the unexpired portion of the term to serve until the next general election, at which time the unexpired term shall be filled by regular election. (1960 Code)
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