The following procedures shall be used to fill the position of city manager where a temporary vacancy of the type specified occurs in that position, and such successors shall be responsible for the duties as ascribed thereto:
(a) Designation and duties of temporary acting city manager. The city manager shall, by written memorandum filed with the city secretary and with copies forwarded to each member of the city council, the city auditor, the city attorney and all other department directors, designate one of his assistants who shall have and exercise the powers and duties of the city manager during his absence from the city for any reason. Any documents, orders or official papers signed by him shall be presumed to have been signed during the absence of the city manager and in his official capacity while so acting. The authority and responsibility of the city manager shall continue to exist concurrently with those of the temporary acting city manager and he shall resume his duties upon his return.
(b) Appointment and duties of acting city manager.
(1) In the event the city manager is absent from the city for an extended period of time for whatever reason or is unable to perform his duties by reason of any illness or disability, the city council may appoint a temporary successor to be titled acting city manager to perform the duties of the city manager until his return to the city or his recovery from such illness or disability. During such period of time, the city manager shall be relieved of his authority and responsibilities.
(2) In the event the position of city manager becomes vacant by reason of termination or dismissal, the city council may appoint a temporary successor as acting city manager to perform the duties of city manager, pending the selection and appointment of a successor on a permanent basis.
(3) Any such temporary appointment shall be made at a regular meeting of the city council by majority vote, and a copy of the memorandum of appointment shall be promptly furnished the mayor, each member of the city council, the city attorney and to department directors.
(4) During the term of a temporary appointment, the acting city manager shall have the powers and duties of the city manager, as set forth in the charter, ordinances and resolutions. (Ord. 13015)