A member of the commission may take a temporary leave of absence of up to three months in duration, during which time a temporary vacancy shall exist. During the period of such temporary vacancy in an elected position, the elected alternate shall serve in the place of the regular representative. If there is no alternate for the commission member, a temporary appointment shall be made by the remaining representatives of the poor. During the period of such temporary vacancy in an appointed position, the appointing councilmember upon proper notice may make a temporary appointment leave of absence, the member shall automatically resume full membership on the board to the end of their term. (Ord. 6011-NS § 4, 1990)