CHAPTER VII
Vacancies in Office

Section 24. What Creates Vacancy.

An office shall be deemed vacant upon the incumbent’s death, incompetence, conviction of a punishable offense that leads to a loss of liberty, resignation, or absence from the city for 30 days without the consent of the council in the case of mayor or councilmember; upon the incumbent’s ceasing to possess the qualifications necessary for his/her office; or upon the failure of the person elected or appointed to an office to qualify therefor within three days after the time for his/her term of office to commence; and in case of mayor or councilmember, upon his/her absence from meetings of the council for two consecutive regular meetings without the consent of the council.

Section 25. Filling of Vacancies.

Vacancies in elective offices of the city shall be filled by appointment by a majority of the council. The appointee’s term of office shall begin immediately upon his/her appointment and shall continue until the end of the current term. During the temporary disability of any officer or during his/her absence from the city for any cause, his/her office may be filled pro tem in the manner provided for filling vacancies in office permanently.