The Council shall at the time of its organization and every two (2) years thereafter choose one of its members as President of Council, who shall preside at all regular and special meetings of Council. When the Mayor is absent or inaccessible, or, for any reason, unable to perform his duties as Mayor, the President of Council shall become the acting Mayor, and while so acting shall have and exercise all the powers of the Mayor, but shall not cease to be a Councilman, nor in any case shall he lose his right to vote as a member of Council. In case of death, resignation or removal of the Mayor, the President of Council shall cease to be a Councilman, and shall become Mayor for the unexpired term.
(Amended November 6, 2012)
(Amended November 6, 2012)