§ 3.06. Vacancies; Forfeiture of Office; Filling of Vacancies.

(a)

Vacancies. The office of a councilmember shall become vacant upon the member's death, resignation, removal from office in any manner authorized by law or forfeiture of the member's office, such forfeiture to be declared by the remaining members of the council.

(b)

Forfeiture of Office. A councilmember shall forfeit office if the member lacks at any time during the term of office any qualification for the office prescribed by this charter or by law.

(c)

Filling of Vacancies. A vacancy of the council shall be filled by a majority vote of the remaining members who shall choose a successor to serve for the remainder of the term of office and until a newly elected councilmember is duly elected and qualified.

(d)

Extraordinary Vacancies. Notwithstanding any quorum requirements established herein, if at any time the membership of the council is reduced to less than a quorum, the remaining members may by majority vote, appoint additional members to fill the vacancies. In the event that all members of the council are removed by death, disability, law or forfeiture of office, the governor shall appoint an interim council that shall serve for the remainder of the term of office and until the newly elected councilmembers are duly elected and qualified.

State law reference

Suspension and removal of municipal officers, F.S. §§ 112.50, 112.51; filling of vacancies, F.S. § 166.031(6).