§ 32.02 VACANCIES.
   (A)   Vacancies. If one (1) or more vacancies on the Commission occur in a way that one (1) or more members remain seated, the remaining members shall within thirty (30) days fill the vacancies one (1) at a time, giving each new appointee reasonable notice of his selection as will enable him 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 shall be 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 Commission shall occur unless a written resignation which specifies a resignation date is tendered to the City Commission. 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. (KRS 83A.040(7))
      (2)   If a vacancy occurs on the City Commission which is required by law to be filled temporarily by appointment, the City Commission shall immediately notify in writing both the County Clerk and the Secretary of State of the vacancy. (KRS 83A.040(8))
   (B)   Failure to fill vacancies. If for any reason, any vacancy in the Commission is not filled within thirty (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))
Statutory reference:
   Filling of vacancies for nonpartisan city office, see KRS 83A.175