At each yearly organizational meeting, the Council, by the concurrence of a majority of Council, shall choose one of its members to be the Mayor. A Vice-Mayor shall also be chosen in the same manner, to serve in the absence or disability of the Mayor and shall succeed to his office in case of a vacancy therein. While acting in the place of the Mayor, the Vice-Mayor shall have the same powers and duties as the Mayor. The salary of the Mayor shall be fixed by the Council prior to his selection by the Council.
(Amended November 8, 1977)