In the absence of the Mayor and the Mayor Pro Tem of the Council, the City Clerk or his or her deputy shall call the Council to order and call the roll of the members. If a quorum is found to be present, the Council shall proceed to elect, by a majority vote of those present, a Chairperson of the meeting to act until the Mayor or Mayor Pro Tem of the Council appears. Upon the arrival of the Mayor or Mayor Pro Tem of the Council, the Temporary Chairperson shall immediately relinquish the chair upon the conclusion of the business immediately before the Council.
('63 Code, § 2-2.06) (Ord. 2834, passed 4-19-60; Am. Ord. 370-C.S., passed 8-3-82)