At the first meeting of the new City Commission after each election, or as soon thereafter as practicable, the Commissioners shall select 1 of their number as Mayor to act for 2 years, or until a successor is selected and qualified, unless sooner removed by death, resignation, or removal from office. The Mayor shall preside at all meetings of the Commission and perform other duties, consistent with his or her office, as imposed by the Commission. The Mayor has all powers and duties of a Commissioner, including the right to vote upon all questions considered by the Commission. He or she is the official head of the municipality for all ceremonial purposes, for the purpose of civil process, and for military purposes. During his or her absence or disability, his or her duties shall be performed by another member of the Commission, appointed by a majority of the Commission and designated as Mayor Pro- Tem.
(1981 Code, § 2-24)
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Similar provisions, see NMSA § 3-14-10