Alternative of Appointment or Election
San Diego Municipal Code § 27.0705
in effect§27.0705 Alternative of Appointment or Election
As soon as it is known that there will be a vacancy in any elective office for any reason other than a successful recall or removal election, the Council’s decision to fill the vacancy by appointment or special election or at the next regularly scheduled municipal election shall be determined by the length of time remaining in the term of office, in compliance with Charter sections 12, 40, and 265.
(“Alternative of Appointment or Election” added 7-26-1999 by O-18664 N.S.)
(Amended 1-30-2015 by O-20454 N.S.; effective 3-1-2015.)
(Amended 11-20-2018 by O-21009 N.S.; effective 12-20-2018.)
Source: City of San Diego Office of the City Clerk, San Diego Municipal Code and City Charter (docs.sandiego.gov PDFs)URL: https://docs.sandiego.gov/municode/MuniCodeChapter02/Ch02Art07Division07.pdf#page=2Fetched: 10/28/2026