A vacancy in the office of an alderman shall be filled for the remainder of the term at the next succeeding general election for aldermen, except in cases where the law requires that the vacancy shall be filled by a special election. The mayor, with the advice and consent of the city council, may appoint a person to serve as alderman in the vacancy until the next election for aldermen, and until the person elected has qualified. (Prior code § 2-1-3)

2.02.030