§ 4.03. President of the council.  


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  • At the time of the council's January organizational meeting, the council shall elect from among its members a president of the council to preside at council meetings for a one-year term; however, beginning January 1, 2007, the president of the council shall serve a two-year term. Should a vacancy occur in the office of mayor, the president of the council will become acting mayor until a successor is elected to fill out the remainder of the unexpired term in accordance with § 3.04. An acting mayor shall have the same powers and responsibilities as the elected mayor. In addition, notwithstanding the provisions of § 3.01.1, any acting mayor shall retain his or her City Council position, including the right to vote.

    (Acts 1998, Ch. 711; Acts 2004, Ch. 877, § 1; Acts 2004, Ch. 898, § 1; Acts 2005, Ch. 844, § 1)

(Acts 1998, Ch. 711; Acts 2004, Ch. 877, § 1; Acts 2004, Ch. 898, § 1; Acts 2005, Ch. 844, § 1)