2.02.040 Vacancy—Filling of.

In the case of a vacancy in the office of the mayor for any reason, the council shall fill the vacancy by appointment of the vice mayor, unless declined by the vice mayor then the council shall fill the vacancy by appointment of a councilmember. If the council fails to fill the vacancy within thirty days, it shall call an election to fill the vacancy to be held on the next established election date to be held not less than one hundred fourteen days thereafter. A person appointed or elected to fill a vacancy shall hold office for the unexpired term of the former incumbent.