Section 28. Vacancies.
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The mayor or a council office becomes vacant:
a. Upon the incumbent's:
1. Death;
2. Adjudicated incompetence; or
3. Recall from office.
b. Upon declaration by the council after the incumbent 's:
1. Failure to qualify for the office within 10 days of the time the term of office is to begin,
2. Absence from the city for 30 days without council consent, or from all council meetings within a 60-day period,
3. Ceasing to reside in the city,
4. Ceasing to be a qualified elector under state law,
5. Conviction of a public offense punishable by loss of liberty,
6. Resignation from the office, or
7. Removal under Section 21(E).