Officers appointed, as provided in this chapter, shall continue in and upon the duties of the office for the term of their respective appointment, or until there is a vacancy in such office. A city appointive office becomes vacant upon the happening of any of the following events before the expiration of the term of the incumbent:

A. The death of the incumbent;

B. A determination pursuant to Title 53, Chapter 21, Part 1, that he or she is mentally ill;

C. His or her resignation;

D. His or her removal from office;

E. His or her absence from the city or town continuously for ten days without consent of the council;

F. His or her open neglect or refusal to discharge his or her duties;

G. His or her ceasing to be a resident of the city, without the approval of council;

H. His or her ceasing to discharge the duty of his or her office for a period of three consecutive months, except when prevented by illness or when absent from the city by permission of council;

I. His or her conviction of a felony or of any offense involving moral turpitude or a violation of his or her official duties;

J. His or her refusal or neglect to file his or her official bond within the time prescribed;

K. The decision of a competent tribunal declaring void his or her appointment. (Ord. 465 § 8, 1986)