A. Election. At its first regular meeting in January of each year, the Council shall elect from its membership, including the Mayor, by a majority vote of the members present, a Chairperson and a Vice Chairperson, who may also be called the Chair and Vice Chair or the President and Vice President, of the Council. No member of Council who has not served on the Council for at least two (2) or more years, whether by current term or prior terms, shall be eligible to serve as Chairperson or Vice Chairperson, unless all members of the Council have served for less than two (2) years.
B. Term. The term of the Chairperson and a Vice Chairperson of Council, respectively, shall run until his or her successor is elected in accordance with Section 4.04 A., above.
C. Powers and Duties. In addition to the powers, rights, and duties as a member of the Council, the Chairperson, when present, shall be the presiding officer for all meetings of the Council, shall approve the agenda for all meetings of the Council, and shall perform all other duties as required by this Charter or the ordinances of the City. The Vice Chairperson shall fulfill the duties of the Chairperson during the absence of the Chairperson.
D. Vacancies. In cases where the Chairperson or the Vice Chairperson resigns, is removed or is unable or unqualified to serve as the Chairperson or the Vice Chairperson, respectively, the Council shall elect a new Chairperson or Vice Chairperson in accordance with Section 4.04 A., except that the new Chairperson or the Vice Chairperson may be elected at the time the vacancy occurs.