The council of a town may declare a council position vacant if that councilmember is absent from the town for three consecutive council meetings without the permission of the council. In addition, a vacancy in an elective office shall occur and shall be filled as provided in chapter 42.12 RCW.

     A vacancy in any other office shall be filled by appointment by the mayor.

[1994 c 223 § 22; 1965 c 7 § 35.27.140. Prior: (i) 1903 c 113 § 6; 1890 p 199 § 146; RRS § 9167. (ii) 1907 c 228 § 5, part; RRS § 9203, part.]