(A) Elected from Board of Trustees. The Board of Trustees shall elect from among its members a Mayor. The Mayor shall be elected in each odd-numbered year at the first Board of Trustees meeting held after the newly elected officials take office, or as soon thereafter as practicable. The Mayor shall serve until his or her successor has been elected and qualified, unless such member dies, resigns or is removed by the Board of Trustees. The Mayor may also be referred to as “President of the Board” or “Chief Executive Officer”.
(B) Powers and duties. The Mayor shall preside at meetings of the Board and shall certify to the correct enrollment of all ordinances and resolutions passed by the Board. The Mayor shall be recognized as head of the town government for all ceremonial purposes and shall have such other powers, duties and functions as may be prescribed by law or ordinance. The Mayor shall have all the powers, rights, privileges, duties and responsibilities of a trustee, including the right to vote on questions.
(C) Vacancy in, removal from office. When a vacancy occurs in the office of the Mayor, the Board shall elect another Mayor from among its members to serve for the duration of the unexpired term. The Mayor may be removed by a majority of the members of the Board of Trustees on a showing of good cause. He or she shall have no vote in such proceeding.
(D) Acting Mayor.
(1) Elected from Board of Trustees. During the absence, disability or suspension of the Mayor, the Board shall elect from its members an acting Mayor.
(2) Powers and duties. The acting Mayor shall have all the powers and duties prescribed by state law and as may be prescribed by ordinance.
(Prior Code, § 1-6-3)