§ 32 VACANCIES.
   The mayor or a council office becomes vacant:
   (A)   Upon the incumbent’s:
      (1)   Death;
      (2)   Adjudicated incompetence; or
      (3)   Recall from the office.
   (B)   Upon declaration by the council after the incumbent’s:
      (1)   Failure to qualify for the office within ten days of the time the term of office is to begin;
      (2)   Absence from the city for 30 days without council consent, or from all council meetings within a 60-day period;
      (3)   Ceasing to reside in the city;
      (4)   Ceasing to be a qualified elector under state law;
      (5)   Conviction of a public offense punishable by loss of liberty;
      (6)   Resignation from the office; or
      (7)   Removal under § 34(I).