§ 41.3-306. Vacancies.

 The office of Mayor shall become vacant through: (a) death; (b) resignation; (c) recall; or (d) forfeiture. Forfeiture occurs when the Mayor 1) lacks the qualifications of the office as defined by the charter; 2) violates any express prohibition of the charter; 3) is convicted of a crime defined as greater than a summary offense under law; or 4) has been unable to attend to his duties for sixty (60) consecutive days and the office is declared vacant by the Council.