Section 19
SEC. 19. The vice-president shall: Act as a substitute for the president in case of the absence of the latter or his temporary inability to discharge the duties of his office. In case of a permanent vacancy in the office, of president he shall fill the post for the unexpired portion of the term: and a new vice-president shall be elected by a majority vote of all the members of the council. He shall be an ex officio member of the council, with all the rights of any other member. He is authorized to use, as a symbol of office, a black cylindrical cane, with gold head, gilt ferrule, and black cord and tassels.