§ 20. Vacancies

A vacancy in the council shall be filled by a majority vote of the remaining members of the council by the selection of a person possessing all the qualifications prescribed by section 17 of this Charter and by V.T.C.A., Election Code, Chapter 141, as amended, who shall be a bona fide resident of the district in which the vacancy occurs. Where more than one vacancy shall develop at any one time, then a special election shall be called for the next uniform election date for which the requirements of state law can be met and any vacancy filled in the same manner as herein provided for general elections; provided, however, if such vacancies occur within ninety days of a general election, then no special election shall be called.