law: 33. Vacation of seats.
  (1) If a councillor 5***
  (a) becomes subject to any of the disqualifications mentioned in 6[section 9 or sub-section (2) of section 32A or],
  1. Omitted by Act 67 of 1993, s. 26 (w.e.f. 1-10-1993).
  2. Subs. by Act 55 of 1974, s. 7, for "relating to elections" (w.e.f. 10-1-1975).
  3. Subs. by Act 67 of 1993, s. 27, for section 32 (w.e.f. 1-10-1993).
  4. Ins. by s. 28, ibid. (w.e.f. 1-10-1993).
  5. The words "or an alderman" omitted by s. 29, ibid. (w.e.f. 1-10-1993).
  6. Subs. by s. 29, ibid., for "section 9 or" (w.e.f. 1-10-1993).
  (b) resigns his seat by writing under his hand addressed to the Mayor and delivered to the Commissioner, his seat shall thereupon become vacant.
  (2) If during three successive months, a councillor 1*** is, without permission of the Corporation, absent from all the meetings thereof, the Corporation may declare his seat vacant.
  2[(3) If any question arises as to whether a councillor 1*** has become subject to any of the disqualifications mentioned in section 9 or sub-section (2) of section 32A, the question shall be referred for the decision of the Administrator and his decision shall be final.]
  3[(4) Before giving any decision on any such question the Administrator shall obtain the opinion of the Election Commission and shall act according to such opinion.]