654. Proceedings for a new election to fill vacancies in the Council shall be taken within eight days if:(a) the election of the commissioner has not taken place within the time prescribed by this part; or
(b) by reason of vacancies, there remains less than a quorum of the members of the Council in office; or
(c) the council has not availed itself of the provisions of section 653.
Such election must be conducted in the same manner, in all respects, as a general election. The secretary-treasurer of the municipality shall not recommence these election proceedings more than once.