(A) Vacancies. If one or more vacancies on Council occur in a way that one or more members remain seated, the remaining members shall within 30 days fill the vacancies one at a time, giving each new appointee reasonable notice of his or her selection as will enable him or her to meet and act with the remaining members in making further appointments until all vacancies are filled. If vacancies occur in a way that all seats become vacant, the Governor shall appoint qualified persons to fill the vacancies sufficient to constitute a quorum. Remaining vacancies are filled as provided in this section.
(KRS 83A.040(5))
(1) No vacancy by reason of a voluntary resignation of a member of the City Council shall occur unless a written resignation which specifies a resignation date is tendered to the City Council. The resignation may be submitted through electronic mail if it originates from the official’s electronic mail address and includes also the official’s handwritten signature. The resignation shall be effective at the next regular or special meeting of the city legislative body occurring after the date specified in the written letter of resignation. If a resignation date is not specified, the written resignation shall be deemed to become effective at the first regular or special meeting of the City Council occurring on or after its receipt.
(KRS 83A.040(7))
(2) If a vacancy occurs on the City Council which is required by law to be filled temporarily by appointment, the City Council shall immediately notify in writing both the County Clerk and the Secretary of State of the vacancy.
(KRS 83A.040(8))
(3) The city shall advertise any vacant position in the monthly newsletter or another special mailer, listing the requirements of the vacated position as set forth by Kentucky Revised Statutes and informing interested residents how to submit a resume to the city office by the application deadline. The Council shall review the resumes to make sure requirements are met and schedule interviews, which shall take place at a regular or special City Council meeting. After interviewing any qualified candidates, the Council will make a recommendation as to a person to fill each vacancy and the vote shall be recorded by roll call vote.
(B) Failure to fill vacancies. If for any reason, any vacancy on Council is not filled within 30 days after it occurs, the Governor shall promptly fill the vacancy by appointment of a qualified person who shall serve for the same period as if otherwise appointed.
(KRS 83A.040(6))
(Am. Ord. 4, Series 2012-2013, passed 9-3-2012)
Statutory reference:
Filling of vacancies for nonpartisan city office, see KRS 83A.175