In the event that Council determines that the Mayor is unable to perform his or her duties because of death, prolonged illness, physical or mental disability or absence from the Municipality for a period in excess of ninety (90) days, Council may, upon the affirmative vote of five (5) members thereof, after a public hearing is held, declare the office of the Mayor vacant. In that event, the President of Council shall thereupon become Mayor and his or her Councilmanic office shall become vacant. The Council President shall serve as Mayor for the unexpired term of his or her predecessor or until the beginning of the term of a successor duly elected as hereinafter provided.
In case the office of the Mayor shall be vacant, a successor for the unexpired terms shall be elected as Mayor at the next general or primary election, whichever is sooner, provided said general or primary election occurs not less than ninety (90) days from the date on which said vacancy occurs. In the event said primary or general election is scheduled to occur less than ninety (90) days from date of said vacancy, the Council President shall serve until the next following general or primary election.
(Amended November 8, 2022)