§ 41.2-208. Vacancies.

 The office of councilman shall become vacant through: a) death; b) resignation; c) recall; or d) forfeiture. Forfeiture occurs when a councilman: 1) lacks the qualifications of the office as defined by the charter; 2) violates an express prohibition of the charter; 3) is convicted of a crime more serious than a summary offense as defined by law; or 4) is absent and unexcused from four (4) consecutive regular meetings of Council and the office is declared vacant by Council.