SECTION 5.03 LEGISLATIVE POWERS.

   The Mayor shall preside at all meetings of Council but shall have no vote therein except in case of a tie vote. He shall be considered a member of Council when so voting.

SECTION 5.04 OTHER POWERS.

   The Mayor shall be recognized as the official head of the Municipality for all ceremonial purposes, by the Governor for military purposes, and by the courts for the purpose of serving civil process.

SECTION 5.05 VACANCIES.

   When the Mayor is absent or inaccessible or is unable for any cause or reason to perform his duties, the President of Council shall become the Acting Mayor, but shall not thereby cease to be a Councilman.

   In the event the office of Mayor shall become vacant for any reason, the President of Council shall thereupon become the Mayor and serve for the unexpired term and his offices as President of Council and Councilman shall become vacant. When the President of Council is absent or inaccessible or for any reason unable to perform his duties as Acting Mayor, then Council, by a vote of the majority of the remaining members of Council, shall designate one of their members to act as Mayor.

(Amended Nov. 2, 1976)