(A) Where a vacancy on the Council exists and where there are more than two applicants for the vacancy, the Council shall conduct a preliminary election among its members. Each Council member shall vote for two of the applicants. Subsequent ballots shall be taken until two nominations remain. A final ballot shall be taken between the two nominees and the nominee receiving a simple majority shall be sworn and seated and shall serve until the next regular city election.
(B) In the event of a tie vote, the Mayor shall cast the deciding vote.
(1992 Code, § 100:50)