The president of the commission, who shall have the title of mayor, shall preside at meetings of the commission and perform such other duties consistent with his office as may be imposed by the commission. He shall be recognized as the official head of the city for all ceremonial purposes, by the courts for the purpose of serving civil process, and by the governor for military purposes. The president of the commission shall be chosen by direct election of the City Commissioners for a term of two years to commence on the first regular meeting in January commencing in 2018, and every two years thereafter. The City Commissioners shall also elect at the same meeting a vice mayor for a term of two years. Any commissioner shall be eligible to be mayor or vice mayor. If a vacancy occurs in the office of mayor, the vice mayor shall succeed to the office of mayor for the unexpired term, and the commission shall choose another of its members to act as vice mayor. The vice mayor shall also perform all the duties of the office of mayor during the mayor’s absence or disability.
(Adopted by electorate, November 2, 2010 – Amending Ordinance No. 18-10; Adopted by electorate, November 8, 2016 – Amending Ordinance No. 8-16)