§ 5.2. Temporary Presiding Officer.  


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  • In case of the absence of the Mayor, the Vice-Mayor and the President Pro Tem at any meeting of Council, the Clerk of Council shall call the Council to order and call the roll of the Members. If a quorum is present, the Members present shall select, by a majority vote, a Presiding Officer of the meeting to act until the Mayor, Vice-Mayor or President Pro Tem appears.

    In case of the absence of the Chair and the Vice Chair at any meeting of a Committee, the Clerk of Council shall call the Committee to order and call the roll of the Members of the Committee. If a quorum is present, the Members present shall select, by a majority vote, a Presiding Officer of the meeting to act until the Chair or Vice Chair appears.