When the Mayor is unable to perform his duties for any cause, the Council President shall serve as Acting Mayor.
While serving as Acting Mayor, he shall not serve as President of Council. Any and all appointments made by the Acting Mayor are subject to confirmation by the Mayor when he assumes or resumes his duties.
While the Council President is serving as Acting Mayor, the Council vice-president shall serve as Council President, but does not have the right of succession to the office of Mayor.
When the Mayor has been unable to perform his duties for a period of at least twelve weeks, the Council may declare the office of Mayor vacant and such vacancy shall be filled as provided for in Section 2.3.
(Enacted 11-3-98)