Any officer of the village may resign from his office. If such officer resigns he shall not continue in office until his successor has been chosen and has qualified. If any officer ceases to perform the duties of, or to hold his office by reason of death, permanent physical or mental disability, legal disability, conviction of a disqualifying crime, or dismissal from, or abandonment of office, such office shall be filled in the manner provided by law.
('77 Code, § 35.002)