Draft chapter 5: Operating Procedures
§ 5.10 Vacancies
The 2026 draft's § 5.10 beside the current code's § 5.10: removed words are struck through, added words underlined.
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A comparison with the August 2026 draft recodification prepared by Iowa Codification for the City. The draft has not been adopted and can still change; the current code (unofficial compilation) governs until a recodified Code is adopted. Matches between sections are made by machine from the texts and are reviewed where uncertain.
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Notable changes
- Text removed: …1 of the 2 following procedures: (Code of
Iowa, Sec. 372.13[2]) 1. Appointment. By appointment following public notice by the remaining members of the Council within 40 days after the vacancy occurs, except that if the remaining members do not constitute a quorum of the full membership, or if a petition is filed requesting an election, the Council shall call a special election as provided by law. (Code of Iowa, Sec. 372.13[2a]) 2. Electio…Iowa. …
What changed
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1. Appointment. By appointment following public notice by the remaining members of the Council within forty (40) days after the vacancy occurs, except that if the remaining members do not constitute a quorum of the full membership, or if a petition is filed requesting an election, the Council shall call a special election as provided by law.
(Code of Iowa, Sec. 372.13[2a])
2. Election. By a special election held to fill the office for the remaining balance of the unexpired term as provided by law.
(Code of Iowa, Sec. 372.13[2b])
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Current code
§ 5.10 Vacancies
A vacancy in an elective City office during a term of office shall be filled, at the Council’s option, by one of the two following procedures:
(Code of Iowa, Sec. 372.13[2])
1. Appointment. By appointment following public notice by the remaining members of the Council within forty (40) days after the vacancy occurs, except that if the remaining members do not constitute a quorum of the full membership, or if a petition is filed requesting an election, the Council shall call a special election as provided by law.
(Code of Iowa, Sec. 372.13[2a])
2. Election. By a special election held to fill the office for the remaining balance of the unexpired term as provided by law.
(Code of Iowa, Sec. 372.13[2b])
2026 draft
§ 5.10 Vacancies
A vacancy in an elective City office during a term of office shall be filled in accordance with Section 372.13(2] of the Code of Iowa.
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