(A) During the temporary absence or disability of the Town Manager, the Town Manager may appoint, by letter filed with the Clerk, a qualified person to exercise the powers and perform the duties as Town Manager, subject to approval by the Town Council.
(B) The salary of such appointee shall be determined by the Council. During this absence or disability, the Council may revoke that designation at any time, and appoint another to serve until the Manager returns, or his or her disability ceases.
(C) Notwithstanding the above subsections (A) and (B), the Council may appoint an Acting Town Manager when the Town Manager becomes disabled, or the position of Acting Town Manager becomes vacant.
(Code 1976, § 2.19(c))
Statutory reference:
Similar provisions, G.S. § 160A-149.