1-5-5: APPOINTMENTS:
The mayor shall appoint, by and with the advice and consent of the city council, all officers whose appointment is not otherwise provided for by law; and whenever a vacancy occurs in any office, which by law or ordinance he is empowered and required to fill, he shall, within thirty (30) days after the happening of such vacancy, communicate to the council the name of his appointee to such office, and pending the concurrence of the council in such appointment, he may designate some suitable person to discharge the functions of such office. All city officials appointed by the mayor shall be appointed for a term of four (4) years but in no event shall such appointment exceed the unexpired term of the mayor. (1977 Code; amd. Ord. 1803, 7-12-2005)