Chapleau Town Council is still considering how to fill a vacant seat.
Mayor Michael Levesque explains a councillor stepped down last month, after five years on Council.
Per the Municipal Act, Council has 60 days after declaring the seat vacant to either appoint someone or call a by-election, less than a year before the next municipal election, which is set for October 24, 2022.
Mayor Levesque says he won't speculate about what option will be chosen, noting it is Council's decision, which he expects will be made in the next meeting, scheduled for December 13th.
Councillor Gerard Bernier has taken on the title of deputy mayor after Smith's departure.