SECTION 7 ABSENCE OR VACANCY.
During any period when the Mayor shall be absent or unable for any cause to perform the duties of office, the President of Council shall be the Acting Mayor with all of the powers and duties of the Mayor, and shall also continue as a Member of Council with all the powers and duties of a Member of Council. In case the office of Mayor shall become vacant, the President of Council shall thereupon become Mayor and the office as a Member of Council shall become vacant, and shall serve as Mayor for the unexpired term or until the beginning of the term of a successor duly elected and qualified.
(Amended 11-8-05)