(a) Absence. 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 he or she shall not thereby cease to be President of Council.
(b) Vacancy. In the event the office of Mayor shall become vacant for any reason, the President of Council shall thereupon become the Mayor, to serve for the unexpired term, and his or her office as President of Council shall become vacant.
(c) Absence of President of Council. In the event the President of Council shall be absent or inaccessible or for any reason unable to perform his or her duties as acting Mayor, then Council, by vote of the majority of the remaining members of such body, shall designate one of its members to act as Mayor.