Sec. 2-2(1). During the absence of an appointive officer or head of an office, with or without leave, or for any cause whatsoever, the senior officer or employee of the department or office, unless another officer or employee is specifically designated to so act by the appointive officer, shall immediately assume charge and direct the functioning of the office or department. The duty to act includes the necessary signature authority to carry on and perform the duties of the position until the appointive officer's return.
Sec. 2-2(2). Pending the filling of a vacancy of an appointive officer or head of an office position, the senior officer or employee of the department or office, unless another officer or employee is specifically designated to so act by the appointing officer, shall immediately assume charge and direct the functioning of the office or department. The duty to act includes the necessary signature authority to carry on and perform the duties of the position until the vacancy is filled.
(1953 Code, ch. 2, § 12; Ord. No. 9811, § 1, 2-10-03)