Term of office of Mayor and Deputy Mayor

Term of office of Mayor and Deputy Mayor.—

1. (1) The Mayor or the Deputy Mayor shall hold office from the time of his election until the election of his successor, unless he sooner resigns his office or ceases to be a councillor or becomes disqualified for such office under the provisions of this Act.
2. (2) The Mayor or the Deputy Mayor may resign his office by notice in writing under his hand addressed to the Corporation and the resignation shall take effect from the date of its acceptance by the Corporation.