If a majority of the votes cast on the question of recalling a member of the commission shall be against the member’s recall the member shall continue in office for the remainder of the member’s unexpired term, but subject to recall as before. If a majority of such votes be for the recall of the member indicated on the ballots the member shall, regardless of any defect in the recall petition, be deemed removed from office, and the member’s place shall be filled in the manner prescribed in Article II, Section 4.