Section 26
SEC. 26. Should any elective township officer become permanently incapacitated for the proper discharge of his duties during his term of office, through accident or disease, his office may be declared vacant by the vote of a majority of all the members of the council, and his successor shall be promptly chosen, also by a majority vote of all the members. Any elective township officer who has qualified may be allowed to resign in the interest of the public service, with the approval of the provincial board.