At its organization meeting, the Council shall elect, from among its own members, one to serve as Mayor and one as Vice-Mayor for a term of two (2) years and until their successors are chosen and qualified. The Mayor shall preside at Council meetings, when present, and shall have a vote on all matters which come before Council but shall have no power of veto. The Mayor shall be recognized as the head of the municipal government for ceremonial purposes but shall have no administrative duties. The Mayor shall have the judicial functions of a Mayor under Ohio law until such judicial functions are performed by some other officer appointed or elected for that purpose. The Vice-Mayor shall perform the duties of the Mayor when the Mayor is absent or disabled. If the Mayor's office is vacant, the Vice-Mayor shall become Mayor for the unexpired term, and Council shall elect a new Vice-Mayor for the unexpired term. If the person holding the office of Vice-Mayor declines to become Mayor, Council shall elect a Mayor from its membership, by a majority vote of the remaining members.
(Amended 11-7-00; 11-6-01; 11-5-19)