§ 2-40. Vacancy in office; how filled; mayor pro tem.  


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  • When any vacancy shall happen in the office of mayor, by death, resignation, removal from the city, removal from office, refusal to qualify or otherwise, the president pro tem of the council shall, for the time being, perform the duties of mayor until such vacancy is filled; and in case of the temporary absence of the mayor or disability to perform the duties of his office, the mayor pro tem shall perform the duties of mayor until the mayor shall return or such disability be removed. During the time the mayor pro tem shall act as mayor, he shall receive the same compensation, except during temporary absence, that the mayor would be entitled to. In case of vacancy other than a temporary absence or disability, a new election shall be held at the time of the next regularly scheduled municipal election.

( Ord. No. 5680 , § 2, 11-27-17)