Deputy Chairperson of municipality

(1) There shall be a Deputy Chairperson in every municipality who shall be elected by the councillors of the respective municipality from among themselves in accordance with such procedure as may be prescribed. (2) The term of office of the Deputy Chairperson shall be five years on and from the date notified by the Tamil Nadu State Election Commission for assumption of office and the term expires on the expiry of the term of the council. (3) The Deputy Chairperson shall be deemed to have vacated his office on cessation of his office as a councillor. (4) The Chairperson may, in writing, delegate any of the powers or functions vested under this Act with the approval of the council, subject to such conditions as may be specified therein to the Deputy Chairperson. (5) In the event of the occurrence of any vacancy in the office of the Chairperson by reason of his death, resignation or removal, or otherwise, the Deputy Chairperson shall act as Chairperson until the date on which a new Chairperson is elected in accordance with the provisions of this Act to fill such vacancy and enters upon his office. (6) (a) In case the Chairperson is unable to discharge his functions owing to absence, illness or for any other cause, the Chairperson may, in writing, authorise the Deputy Chairperson to discharge his functions until the date on which the Chairperson resumes his duties. (b) In case if the Chairperson fails to authorise the Deputy Chairperson and if the Chairperson continuously absents for more than fifteen days owing to illness or for any other reason, the powers and functions of the Chairperson shall devolve on the Deputy Chairperson until such time that the Chairperson resumes his duties.