Whenever a member of a board, committee, commission, authority
or other agency, whose members are appointed by Council, without being
excused by a majority of the authorized members of such body, fails
to attend and participate at meetings of such body for six consecutive
weeks or three consecutive meetings, whichever is longer, within the
term of office of the individual member, the position shall be deemed
vacant, subject to the provisions of this article.
The majority of the authorized members of a board, committee,
commission, authority or other agency may not refuse to excuse an
absence due to the legitimate illness of the member.
Upon the conclusion of the period of unexcused absence for six
weeks or three consecutive meetings as set forth above, the board,
committee, commission, authority or other agency shall notify the
Township Manager and, if different, the appointing authority, in writing,
of the occurrence and consequent vacancy determination. The appointing
authority shall forthwith fill the office for the unexpired term in
the manner prescribed by law.