(A) In the event of the absence or disability of the City Manager, the powers and duties of that office shall fall upon such person as the City Manager shall designate.
(B) In the event of a vacancy in the Office of City Manager such as that created by termination, resignation or death, the Council may assign the powers and duties of the office of City Manager to another person until such time that the City Manager shall be replaced. If such circumstances occur, the Council shall be obligated to immediately commence proceedings to seek a permanent replacement for the City Manager.
(Prior Code, § 3-1-6)