# Section 4.50 Vacancies. An elective office shall become vacant on the death, resignation, recall of the officer; a council member’s absence from three (3) consecutive regular meetings of the County Council, without being excused by the Council; any elected official’s absence from the county for thirty (30) days without being excused by the Council, or for other causes. The vacancy shall be filled by the Council as it deems appropriate. Vacancies in elective office shall be filled at the next November general election, unless the vacancy occurs after the day for filing declarations of candidacy, in which case the vacancy shall be filled at the next succeeding November general election. The person elected shall take office upon certification of the results of the election and shall serve the unexpired term of the vacated office. Until a successor has been elected and 36 certified, a majority of the Council shall fill the vacancy by appointment. All persons appointed to fill vacancies shall meet the qualifications of Section 4.20. (Amended by referendum 1986)