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Any vacancy in the Council shall be filled for the unexpired term by vote of the electors of the City or ward. Such vacancy shall be filled at the next regular or special election to be held in the City, or the Council may call a special election for the purpose of filling the vacancy. If a vacancy in the Council shall occur more than nine (9) months prior to the date for the holding of an election, the City Clerk shall call a special election for the purpose of filling such vacancy within thirty (30) days after the vacancy occurs.