§ 2.08.040. VACANCY IN THE OFFICE OF MAYOR.

(A) The City Council shall, by two-thirds affirmative vote, declare the office of Mayor vacant only when the person elected:

(1) Fails to qualify or take office within thirty (30) days after election or appointment;

(2) Unless excused by the City Council, is physically absent for ninety (90) consecutive days;

(3) Resigns and the resignation is accepted by the City Council;

(4) Is physically or mentally unable to perform the duties of office;

(5) Is convicted of a felony or an offense involving a violation of the oath of office;

(6) Is convicted of a felony or misdemeanor described in AS 15.56;

(7) Is convicted of a violation of AS 15.13; or

(8) No longer physically resides in the City.

(B) A vacancy in the office of Mayor occurring six (6) months or less before a regular election shall be filled by the City Council. The person appointed serves until the next regular election, when a successor is elected to serve the balance of the term. If a member of the City Council is appointed Mayor, the member shall resign the seat on the City Council. If a vacancy occurs more than six months or less than sixty (60) days before a regular election, the City Council shall call a special election to fill the unexpired term.

(Am. Ord. 2004-04, passed 3-9-04)