A. Elected From Council Members: The city council shall elect from among its members a vice mayor. The vice mayor shall be elected in each odd numbered year at the first city council meeting held after council member terms begin, or as soon thereafter as practicable. The vice mayor shall serve until his successor has been elected and qualified.
B. Duties: During the absence, disability or suspension of the mayor, the vice mayor shall act on the mayor's behalf, shall serve in the capacity as acting mayor, and shall have all the duties, powers, rights and responsibilities of the mayor. The vice mayor shall have all the powers, rights, duties and responsibilities of a council member, including the right to vote on questions. (1987 Code § 2-202)