The Council shall, at the time of its organization, choose one of its members as President. When the Mayor is absent or inaccessible, or for any reason is unable to perform his duties as Mayor, the President shall become the acting Mayor, and while so acting shall have and exercise all of the powers of the Mayor, but shall not cease to be a Council member, nor lose the right to vote as a member of Council. The President shall preside at all meetings of Council.
If the office of President becomes vacant, any vacancies in Council shall first be filled in the manner provided in Section 6 of this Charter, and then a new President shall be chosen by Council.
(Amended 11-6-90; 11-2-99; 11-6-01; 5-6-03)