(a) Temporary Absence. When the Mayor is absent or inaccessible or is unable for any cause or reason to perform his duties, the President of Council shall become Acting Mayor with all the powers and duties of the Mayor, but he shall not thereby cease to be President of Council. If the President of Council is unable to assume the duties of Acting Mayor, then the President pro tem of the Council shall become the Acting Mayor with all the powers and duties of the Mayor, but he shall not thereby cease to be a member of Council.
(b) Vacancy. In the event the office of Mayor becomes vacant for any cause or reason, the President of Council shall become Acting Mayor until the Council meets and appoints, by a majority vote of all members, a person to serve as Mayor. Such appointment shall be made within sixty (60) days of such vacancy. Such appointee shall qualify under Section 2 of this Article and shall hold office and serve for the unexpired term and until a successor is duly elected and qualified. During the period until such vacancy is filled, the President of Council shall not cease to be a member of Council, but the President pro tem shall preside at meetings of Council. If the Council fails to fill such vacancy in the office of the Mayor within said sixty (60) day period, the President of Council shall become Mayor and his seat on the Council shall thereupon become vacant to be filled in accordance with the provisions of Article III, Section 7 of this Charter.
(Amended 11-4-75.)