SECTION IV-4. ABSENCE OR DISABILITY OF THE CITY MANAGER.
   The City Manager shall designate one or more qualified officers of the City to perform the City Manager's duties during temporary absence or disability, and any person or persons so designated are hereby authorized to perform the duties of the City Manager during the absence or disability of the City Manager, or during such time as there is no City Manager by reason of death, resignation, removal from office, or otherwise.