Upon the death, resignation, disability to perform the duties of a member of the planning commission, or upon the loss of permanent residency from the city, or upon the failure to attend any meetings of the commission for three consecutive regular meetings, the council shall review, and if found to be appropriate, declare the office of such member vacant and thereupon appoint some qualified person to fill such vacancy for the unexpired term of such member. (Ord. 1678 NCS §3, 1987.)