2.02.050 – Mayor pro tem

During a temporary absence or disability of the mayor, the city council shall elect one of its members to act as mayor pro tem, who during such absence or disability shall possess the powers of the mayor, as is provided by statute.  If during a temporary absence or disability of the Mayor, the Mayor pro-tem is unable or unwilling to act as Mayor, the then sitting Alderperson with the most seniority shall possess the powers of the Mayor.  The most senior Alderperson shall be defined as that individual sitting on the City Council at that time with the most continuous years of service.  In the event that more than one member of the City Council has equal years of continuous service, the determination as to who shall act shall be made by the toss of a coin.