(a) Separate Office. The President of Council shall be elected by a majority of the Council at its first meeting in each calendar year.
(b) Duties. The President of Council shall be vested with all of the rights and perform all duties and functions of any other member of Council.
(c) Acting Mayor. In the absence of the Mayor, the President of Council shall act as Mayor as provided in Article III of this Charter.
(d) Vacancy in Office. In case of a vacancy, the President of Council shall be elected by Council from among its members at the first meeting after such vacancy occurs.