SECTION 8. VACANCIES.
   Vacancies in Council shall be filled for the unexpired term by an appointment made by a majority vote of all remaining members of Council. Such appointment shall be made within thirty (30) days after the next regular meeting following receipt of official notification by Council of such vacancy. If Council fails to fill the vacancy within said thirty (30) day period the Mayor shall make the appointment.
   A Councilman appointed to office to fill an unexpired term by either the Council or the Mayor shall for the purposes of this Charter be deemed to be elected to Council.
(Amended 11-2- 71.)