[Code 1975 §3.01(7); CC 1989 §2-46; Ord. No. 1002 §1, 5-27-1986; Ord. No. 1898 §2, 10-23-1995]
If a vacancy occurs in any elective office, the Mayor, or the
person exercising the duties of the Mayor, shall cause a special meeting
of the Board of Aldermen to convene, within four (4) weeks of the
vacancy occurring, where the successor to the vacant office shall
be selected by a majority of the members of the Board of Aldermen.
The successor shall serve until the next regular election. If a vacancy
occurs in any office not elective, the Mayor shall appoint immediately,
with the written confirmation of the majority of the Board of Aldermen
then holding office, a suitable person to discharge the duties of
such office until the next regular meeting of the Board of Aldermen
thereafter, at which time the vacancy shall be permanently filled.