San Juan Capistrano Municipal Code Art. 3 Council Vacancy

(a) Appointment. Pursuant to Government Code Section 36512(b), the City Council may fill a vacancy on the City Council by appointment within the time frame established by state law. An appointment under this subsection shall be for the remainder of the term of the former incumbent.

(b) Special election. Pursuant to Government Code Section 36512(b), the City Council may fill a vacancy on the City Council by calling a special election within the time frame and process called for under state law. The term of office under this subsection following the special election shall be for the remainder of the term of the former incumbent.

(c) Interim appointment and special election. Pursuant to Government Code Section 36512(c)(3), the City Council may fill a vacancy on the City Council by making an interim appointment and calling a special election. An appointment under this option shall be only for that period of time until the results of the special election for the vacant Council seat are certified and accepted by the City Council. Thereafter, the remaining term shall be for the remainder of the term of the former incumbent.

(§ 1, Ord. 846)