In the event of the absence or disability of any director, commissioner or agency head, or in the event of a vacancy in any such position, the Mayor may appoint an individual to serve in such position a maximum of one year unless extended by Council. The Mayor may delegate to the department directors the authority to appoint acting commissioners during the temporary absence or disability of the permanent commissioners. The individuals appointed on an acting basis shall have all the authority, powers and duties of such director, commissioner or agency head and shall be paid the salary equal to that of the permanent appointee during the time the individual serves in an acting capacity.
(Ord. 855-93. Passed 12-31-93.)