§ 4.10. Filling of vacancies.

(a)

Elective Office. If a vacancy occurs in any elective office, except in the case of recall, the Council shall, within forty-five (45) days thereafter, appoint a person who possesses the qualifications required of the holder of said office who shall serve until a successor is elected for the unexpired term at the next general city election.

(1)

If the Council fails to fill the vacancy within forty-five (45) days, or if the Council deems it advisable, a special election shall be called to fill any such vacancy.

(2)

In the event the vacancy occurs on the Council at a time too late for the filing of nominating petitions for election to fill such vacancy at the next regular city election, such vacancy shall be filled by appointment for the balance of the term at the first regular meeting of the Council following such election.

(3)

In the event that three (3) or more vacancies in the Council exist simultaneously, or in the event four (4) or more positions on the Council are either vacant or filled by appointment, there shall be held, as soon as practicable, a special election and all said vacancies and appointed offices shall be filled thereby for the remainder of their unexpired terms.

(b)

Appointive Office. If a vacancy occurs in any appointive office, such vacancy shall be filled within ninety (90) days thereafter, in the manner provided for making the original appointment.