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Home My WebLink AboutNo 866 Filling a Council Vacancy ORDINANCE 866 Filling a Council Vacancy A. The council shall appoint an eligible person to fill a vacancy on the city council as soon as is practicable after the vacancy occurs. The person appointed shall serve for the unexpired portion of the term unless a special election is required hereunder or by state law. B. Special Election – In the event a vacancy is declared pursuant to state law, the city council shall by resolution declare such a vacancy to exist. If the unexpired term is for a period of six months or less, the council shall appoint an eligible person to serve for the remainder of the unexpired term. In the event the unexpired term is greater than six months, the council shall hold a special election to fill the unexpired term. The special election shall be held as soon as the vacancy is declared as is practical under state law, no special primary election shall occur in cases of special elections held pursuant to this section. Passed by the Maplewood City Council on October 24, 2005.