CHAPTER 7
VACANCIES IN OFFICE

Section 7.1 Vacancies.

An elective office created in this charter becomes vacant:

7.1.1 Upon the incumbent’s

7.1.1.1 Death,

7.1.1.2 Adjudicated incompetence,

7.1.1.3 Recall from the office, or

7.1.2 Upon declaration by the council of the vacancy in case of the incumbent’s

7.1.2.1 Failure, following election or appointment to the office, to qualify for the office within ten (10) days after the time of his or her term of office to begin.

7.1.2.2 Absence from the city for 30 days without the knowledge of council, or from all meetings of the council within a 60-day period.

7.1.2.3 Ceasing to reside within the city.

7.1.2.4 Ceasing to be a qualified elector under state law.

7.1.2.5 Resignation from the office.

Section 7.2 Filling Vacancies.

7.2.1 A vacancy in elective office shall be filled by appointment by a majority of the elected officers remaining in office. The appointee’s term of office runs from the time of his or her qualifying for the office after the appointment and until expiration of the term of the predecessor who has left the office vacant.

7.2.2 During an elected officer’s disability or absence from the city, a majority of the elected officers remaining in office may by appointment fill the vacancy pro tem.