If any member persistently fails to abide by the rules of Council, or becomes disabled so as not to be able to perform the duties of a council member, such seat may be declared vacant by resolution of Council, five (5) members concurring. Any member who shall cease to be a resident or qualified elector of the City, or shall cease to possess any of the qualifications set out in Section 3.02 of this Charter or is recalled shall forfeit such office, and Council shall by majority vote declare the seat vacant. The remaining members of Council shall, by majority vote, elect a successor to fill any vacancy however caused. The power of Council to fill the vacancy shall lapse after thirty (30) days, and the Mayor shall fill the vacancy by appointment. Any appointee under this section shall qualify under the provisions of this Charter and shall hold office and serve for the unexpired term and until such successor is elected and qualified.
(Amended 11-8-16; 11-2-21)