(a) Vacancies. The office of Council Member shall become vacant upon the Council Member's death, resignation, removal from office in any manner authorized by this Charter, or forfeiture of office.
(b) Forfeiture of Office. A Council Member shall forfeit office if said Council Member:
(1) Lacks at any time during a term of office, any qualifications for the office prescribed by this Charter;
(2) Intentionally violates any express prohibition of this Charter;
(3) Is convicted of a crime involving moral turpitude or malfeasance;
(4) Fails to attend three consecutive regular meetings of Council, without being excused by the Council.
(c) Disability. On questions of disability involving the Mayor, Deputy-Mayor or Council Member, the decision as to actuality of, the time of, and the duration of the disability for purposes of declaring a vacancy shall be determined by a majority vote of the remaining members of Council.
(d) Filling of Vacancies. Vacancies in the office of Council Member shall be filled within thirty (30) days by vote of a majority of the remaining members of Council. If a vacancy occurs on one (1) or more positions among Council Members elect, Council of the new term shall appoint, by majority vote, an eligible citizen of the City of Springboro. If the Council fails to do so within thirty (30) days following the occurrence of the vacancy, the power of Council to fill the vacancy shall lapse and the Mayor shall fill the vacancy by appointment immediately following the expiration of the said thirty (30) days. Any appointee under this section shall qualify under the provisions of this Charter, shall hold office, and shall serve for the unexpired term or until a successor is elected and qualified, or until replaced by a Deputy Mayor who has been serving as Mayor and who is returning to the position of Council Member pursuant to Section 4.03(b).
(Amended 11-4-08.)