During any period when the Mayor shall be absent or inaccessible or unable for any cause to perform his duties, the Vice President of Council shall be acting Mayor and shall also continue as Councilman with all the powers and duties as councilman. He shall serve as Presiding Officer of the Council. In the event the Office of Mayor shall become vacant, the Vice President of Council shall thereupon become acting Mayor, but shall maintain all powers and duties of his Council seat. The office of Mayor shall remain vacant, until the next Municipal election when a successor shall be elected.
(Amended November 2, 1993)