A. If a vacancy occurs in the assembly, the assembly by roll call vote of a majority of its remaining members shall, within 30 days, appoint a qualified person to fill the vacancy. If less than 30 days remain in the term of the vacant seat, the vacancy may not be filled.

B. Notwithstanding subsection (A) of this section, if the membership is reduced to fewer than the number required to constitute a quorum, the remaining members shall, within seven days, appoint a number of qualified persons to constitute a quorum.

C. A person appointed under this section serves until the next regular election, when a successor shall be elected to serve the balance of the term. The appointed person shall serve until the successor is seated. (Ord. 12-04-287 § 5)