(A) At the same meeting at which it is seated, the Council shall designate one of its members as Vice-Mayor. The Vice-Mayor shall serve for a two-year term at the pleasure of the Town Council. The Vice-Mayor shall perform the duties of the Mayor during his or her absence or disability.
(B) The nomination and selection process for Vice-Mayor is as follows:
(1) The Mayor will open the floor for nominations.
(2) Any member may offer a nomination for the position of Vice-Mayor, in accordance with prior Council practice, with no second required.
(3) The member must accept the nomination.
(4) Votes for Vice-Mayor shall then be cast and recorded, in the order that the nomination occurred.
(5) If at least four affirmative votes are cast for a candidate, the candidate assumes the position and duties of Vice-Mayor for a two-year term.
(Ord. 653-17, passed 4-3-2017; Ord. 653-17A, passed 4-17-2017; Ord. 707-21, passed 12-6-2021)