(a) When the Mayor is absent from the City, or is unable for any cause to perform his duties, the first of the following who is able and willing to serve shall serve as acting Mayor:
(1) The President of City Council.
(2) The Council President pro tem.
(3) The at-large members of City Council in order of their length of service (from greatest to least) as Council members at large; provided, however, if two at-large members of Council have equal seniority and both are willing and able to serve, then the determination shall be made by a coin toss.
(b) While the President of Council is acting as Mayor, he shall not serve as President of Council.
(Ord. 01-36. Passed 4-23-01.)