In the event that the Mayor-elect fails to take office on the date set for the commencement of their term by reason of death, resignation, failure to qualify or for any other reason whatsoever, there shall be deemed a vacancy in said office as of the date set for the commencement of the term for which such officer was elected.
During the existence of any such vacancy in the office of Mayor, pending the time when said vacancy is filled by a special Municipal election as hereinafter provided, the duties of the office of Mayor shall be discharged by the President Pro Tem of the newly elected Council.
(Amended 11-5-68; 5-5-09; 11-2-21)