The council shall elect from among its members not later than December 31 in the year in which they take office, and at such other times as the council in office shall determine, a president and a vice-president. The president shall be the presiding officer, and in his absence the vice-president shall preside and perform the duties of the president. (1970 L.M.C., ch. 23, § 1.)
Charter reference-Officers of the Council, § 108.