“ARTICLE II. GOVERNING BODY

   “Section 2.1. Mayor and Board of Commissioners. The Mayor and Board of Commissioners, hereinafter referred to as the ‘Board,’ shall be the governing body of the Town.

   “Section 2.2. Board; Composition; Terms of Office. The Board is composed of five Commissioners elected by all the qualified voters of the Town for staggered terms of four years.

   “Section 2.3. Mayor; Term of Office; Duties. The Mayor is elected by all the qualified voters of the Town for a term of four years; is the official head of the Town government and presides at meetings of the Board; has the right to vote only when there is an equal division on any question or matter before the Board; and exercises the powers and duties conferred by law or as directed by the Board.

   “Section 2.4. Mayor Pro Tempore. The Board elects one of its members as Mayor Pro Tempore to perform the duties of the Mayor during his or her absence or disability, in accordance with general law. The Mayor Pro Tempore serves in such capacity until the organizational meeting following the next regular municipal election, despite the contrary provisions of G.S. 160A-70.

   “Section 2.5. Meetings. The Board sets a suitable time and place for its regular meetings. Special and emergency meetings may be held as provided by general law.

   “Section 2.6. Voting Requirements; Quorum. Official actions of the Board and all votes are taken in accordance with applicable provisions of general law, particularly G.S. 160A-75. The quorum provisions of G.S. 160A-74 apply.

   “Section 2.7. Compensation; Qualifications for Office; Vacancies. The compensation and qualifications of the Mayor and Commissioners are in accordance with general law. Vacancies that occur in any elective office of the Town are filled by appointment of the Board as provided in G.S. 160A-63.