A vacancy shall occur on the happening of any of the following events before the expiration of the term:
(1) The death of the incumbent,
(2) The resignation of the incumbent,
(3) Removal at the pleasure of the appointing or nominating authority,
(4) The ceasing of the incumbent to be a resident of the County of San Diego, or
(5) Unexcused absence from more than one-third of the regular scheduled meetings in any 12-month period or three consecutive meetings. When a vacancy occurs as the result of missing one-third of regular scheduled meetings in one 12-month period or three consecutive regular meetings both the member and the appointing authority shall be notified. Vacancies shall be filled by the appointing authority when a vacancy occurs.
(Added by Ord. No. 10800 (N.S.), effective 7-28-22; amended by Ord. No. 10867 (N.S.), effective 11-23-23)