§ 205. Vacancies.

A vacancy occurring in the office of councilmember prior to the expiration of his term shall be filled within thirty days after the vacancy occurs by appointment by the county executive of the person whose name shall be submitted to him in writing by the state central committee members representing the political party to which the previous member belonged, and whose legislative district is wholly or partially included in the councilmanic district in which the vacancy has occurred. Each of these members is entitled to one vote for each precinct in which his or her name was on the ballot. If the previous incumbent was not a member of a political party, then the county executive shall appoint the person selected by the remaining members of the county council. The member so appointed shall reside in the same councilmanic district as his predecessor and until his successor shall qualify.

(Bill No. 136, 1990, § 1) (Approved by voters Nov. 6, 1990; effective Dec. 7, 1990)