The Mayor by appointment shall fill any vacancy in the Council, other than in the office of the President of Council, by considering qualified persons, in wards or at large, as applicable. Such appointment by the Mayor must be approved by a majority of the remaining members of Council; provided, however, that the Mayor may vote on such matter in case of a tie vote of the Council.
In the event such vacancy is not filled by appointment by the Mayor within forty-five (45) days after the vacancy occurs, the Council shall fill such vacancy by appointment by a majority vote of the remaining members of Council.
If the vacancy occurs in the office of a Council member representing a ward, such vacancy must be filled from that ward. If the vacancy occurs in the office of a Council member elected at large, such vacancy can be filled from any ward within the Municipality.
A vacancy in the office of President of Council shall be filled by election by Council as provided for in Article IV, Section 11, of this Charter.
Any person so appointed or elected to fill a vacancy in the Council, shall hold office for the balance of the unexpired term of the member in whose office the vacancy occurs.
(Amended 11-7-78; 11-6-18; 11-8-22)