§ 3.1.8. Vacancies in the Office of Councilmember-at-large.
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When any Councilmember-at-large is unable, by reason of resignation, death or unexcused
absence as provided in Section 3.1.6 of this Charter, to perform the duties of the office for the time remaining prior
to expiration of the term of office, the Council shall declare by resolution that
a vacancy exists. Notwithstanding any provision of Section 8.2.3 of this Charter, such vacancy shall be filled by a special election, which shall
be called by the Council to be held not less than 120 days nor more than 130 days
after the Council declares that such vacancy exists unless another City-wide election
has been scheduled to be held within 160 days after such vacancy is declared; and
the candidate receiving the greatest number of votes at said election shall qualify
and take such office immediately and shall hold such office for the unexpired portion
of the term in which the vacancy occurs. If two (2) vacancies exist in the office
of councilmember-at-large, then the two (2) candidates who have received the greatest
number of votes cast for that office shall fill such vacancies as provided in this
Section.
