Discharge of functions of the Mayor by the Deputy Mayors.

Discharge of functions of the Mayor by the Deputy Mayors. (1) When the office of the Mayor is vacant, the Senior Deputy Mayor and in his absence, the Deputy Mayor shall act as Mayor until a new Mayor is elected. (2) When the Mayor is absent from duty on account of illness or any other cause, the Senior Deputy Mayor, and in his absence the Deputy Mayor, shall act as Mayor during his absence.