CA 581 Section 9

The acting mayor.

Section 9

SEC. 9. The acting mayor. - In the event of inability or absence of the mayor, or in die event of a definite vacancy in die position, the municipal treasurer shall perform the duties of the mayor until the position is filled in accordance with law. In the even t of inability of this officer to perform die duties of the mayor, die President shall appoint one for the position. The acting mayor shall have die same powers and duties as the mayor and if die person appointed is not an officer of the Government he shall receive the same compensation.

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