183A.4 Vacancies. A vacancy in the voting membership of the council resulting from death, inability or refusal to serve, or failure to meet the qualifications established in this chapter, shall be filled by the council for the remainder of the unexpired term. If the council fails to fill the vacancy, the secretary shall fill it. 85 Acts, ch 199, §4; 86 Acts, ch 1100, §13
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