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(a) Vacancies. The office of district Councilmember or Mayor shall become vacant upon death, resignation, recall, removal from office in any manner authorized by law, or by forfeiture of office pursuant to K.S.A. 60-1205, as amended.

(b) Filling of vacancies. A vacancy in the offices of Mayor or district Councilmember shall be filled by appointment of an elector qualified to fill the vacant position by a majority vote of the remaining members of the governing body. If the vacancy occurs before June 1 in an election year, the unexpired term shall be filled at the next primary and general election. (C.O. 119 § 2, 2-4-20.)