Boonville Vacancy in office ordinance (§ 2-78)

Whenever, for any cause, the office of city attorney shall become vacant, the mayor or the person exercising the office of mayor, with the consent and approval of the city council shall appoint some person possessing the qualifications of the office of city attorney to hold such office until a special election is held if required by law, or until the next annual city election, or until his successor shall be elected and qualified.