The City Manager, by letter filed with the City Clerk, may appoint a qualified administrative officer of the City to be acting City Manager during the temporary absence or disability of the City Manager. The Council may appoint an acting City Manager whenever;
1. The Manager fails to make such designation;
2. The Council suspends the City Manager; or
3. There is a vacancy in the office of City Manager.
Cross-reference:
City Manager, see § 1-20