The Assistant City Manager shall serve as manager pro tempore during any temporary absence or disability of the City Manager, unless the City Manager, by a letter filed with the City Clerk, designates a qualified city administrative officer to exercise the powers and perform the duties of Manager during his or her temporary absence or disability. This letter also shall be filed with the City Council. The City Council may appoint an acting City Manager.
('61 Code, § 2.44) (Ord. 427, passed - - )