At the first meeting in January, following a regular Municipal election, or as soon thereafter as may be, the Council shall elect one of its members President. The Council President shall preside at the meetings of the Council and perform such duties as presiding officer as may be imposed upon him by the Council, by ordinance or by law. If the President of Council is absent from the City or unable to perform his duties for reasons other than death, resignation or removal of his residence from the City, the remaining Councilmen will elect, from their own body an acting President during such absence.
(Amended November 7, 1989)