Fulton Vacancies; Forfeiture of Office; Filling of Vacancies ordinance (Charter § 3.6)

(a) Vacancies. The office of a councilman shall become vacant upon his death, resignation, removal from office in any manner authorized by law, failure to reside in the ward from which he was elected, or forfeiture of his office.

(b) Forfeiture of Office. A councilman shall forfeit his office if he:

(1) Lacks at any time during his term of office any qualifications for the office prescribed by this charter or by law;

(2) Violates any prohibition of this charter;

(3) Is convicted of a crime involving moral turpitude;

(4) Is in default to the city; or

(5) Fails to attend three (3) consecutive regular meetings of the council without being formally excused by the council.

(c)

Filling of Vacancies. A vacancy in the council shall be filled by appointment by the mayor and approval by the council by a majority of all its remaining members for a period running to the next regular election. Vacancies shall be filled in accordance with the election laws of the State of Missouri.