Mayor--Vacancy--Mayor pro tempore--Resignation--Temporary absence or incapacity

If there is a vacancy from any cause in the office of the mayor, the vacancy must be filled by a motion supported by a majority vote of all the aldermen. The motion must be made at a meeting of the aldermen held as soon as practicable after the vacancy occurs. The individual appointed as the mayor serves until the office is filled by election for the unexpired term at the next regular election or by special election as provided in §