Is there a time limit within which vacancies on a municipal governing bodies must be filled?
No, there is no time limit specified in the statutes for filling a vacancy on the common council or village board. In previous opinions we have suggested that vacancies on the governing body should be filled within a reasonable time. It makes sense to fill a vacancy as soon as practicable because an unfilled vacancy can, under certain circumstances, make it difficult for a governing body to conduct business.
(rev. 4/19)