Council shall fill any vacancy on Council by appointment. The appointment shall be made for the unexpired term within forty-five (45) days from the date the vacancy occurs. Should Council fail to appoint within the forty-five (45) day period, the appointment shall be made by the Mayor, without confirmation of Council, for the unexpired term. The person chosen at the next regular municipal election shall immediately, upon his qualification, succeed such appointee.
(Amended November 7, 2000)