(A) At the organizational meeting, the Town Council shall elect from among its members a Mayor Pro Tempore to serve at the pleasure of the Council. A Councilmember serving as Mayor Pro Tempore shall be entitled to vote on all matters and shall be considered a Councilmember for all purposes, including the determination of whether a quorum is present.
(B) During the absence of the Mayor, the Town Council may confer upon the Mayor Pro Tempore any of the powers and duties of the Mayor. If the Mayor should become physically or mentally incapable of performing the duties of their office, the Town Council may by unanimous vote declare that they are incapacitated and confer any of their powers and duties on the Mayor Pro Tempore. Upon the Mayor's declaration that they are no longer incapacitated, and with the concurrence of a majority of the Town Council, the Mayor shall resume the exercise of their powers and duties.
(C) In the event both the Mayor and the Mayor Pro Tempore are absent from a meeting, the Town Council may elect from its members a temporary chairman to preside in such absence.
(G.S. § 160A-70)
Cross-reference:
For provisions concerning the Mayor Pro Tempore, see Charter Sec. 2.4