At the organizational meeting of Council in January of each calendar year, a member of Council shall be elected by a majority of the members of Council to the office of President of Council for a term to commence immediately following his or her election and expire the first in January one year hence. When the Mayor is absent or inaccessible or is unable for any cause or reason to perform his or her duties, the President of Council shall become the acting Mayor, but shall not thereby cease to be a councilperson. In the event the office of President of Council shall become vacant for any reason, Council shall elect a successor at its next regular meeting, who shall serve the unexpired term.
(Passed by electorate 11-8-22)