Fort Lauderdale |
Code of Ordinances |
CHARTER OF THE CITY OF FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA |
Article VII. ELECTIONS |
§ 7.08. Filling vacancies in commission.
When there shall exist a vacancy or vacancies in the office of city commissioner, and less than eighteen (18) months ensue before the time provided under this charter for holding the next regular triennial municipal primary, then such vacancy or vacancies for the unexpired term shall be filled by appointment by resolution adopted by a majority of the remaining members of the city commission; and the person or persons so appointed must possess all of the qualifications of a member of the city commission.
If a vacancy or vacancies occur in the office of city commissioner, and eighteen (18) months or more ensue before the time provided for holding the next regular triennial municipal primary, or, if a vacancy should occur at any time in the office of mayor-commissioner then a special municipal primary and election shall be called to fill such vacancy or vacancies.
(Ord. No. C-86-77, § 7, 9-16-86)