In the event of death, resignation or removal of the Mayor, the President of Council shall become Mayor, and shall hold office until a successor is elected and qualified. In the event the President of Council fails to qualify for said office or elects not to take said position, then any member of Council designated by a majority of Council shall become Mayor and hold office until a successor is elected and qualified.
A successor shall be elected for the unexpired term at the next general election occurring more than ninety (90) days after the vacancy occurred. However, should the unexpired term end within one year of the next general election, an election to fill such unexpired term shall not be held and the above successor shall hold office for such unexpired term.