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9 Council by filing with the City Clerk, within three days after such Council action, a notice of suspension thereof. Such suspension shall constitute a motion for reconsideration of the action taken, to be voted upon by the Council at its next regular meeting; (i) Provide leadership and marshal citizen participation in City activities; (j) Report to the public from time to time on the affairs of the City; (k) Possess the authority and attributes of a Council Member; (l) Possess such authority and perform such duties as are granted or required by Charter or by the Council. POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE COUNCIL All powers of the City shall be vested in the Council, except as otherwise provided for within the Charter. (Sec. 300, City Charter) SELECTION AND ROLE OF THE VICE MAYOR At its first regular meeting in January of each year, the Council must designate one of its members as Vice Mayor to serve for one year and until a successor is elected and qualified. In the absence of the Mayor, the Vice Mayor shall possess and perform the powers and duties of the Mayor. (Sec. 310, City Charter) During an election year an incumbent running for San Leandro City Council office shall not be appointed Vice Mayor. If a Councilmember is running for re-election while serving as Vice Mayor, they are subject to automatic, immediate resignation from the position. No Councilmember may announce they are running or pull nomination papers while they serve as Vice Mayor. If a Council Member is running for San Leandro City Council office, the ballot designation shall not include the words, Vice Mayor. The title Vice Mayor shall not be used on any official ballot designation. DISTRICTS There are six representative districts, numbered one through six as provided for in the City Charter. The boundaries of Councilmember districts shall be those adopted by Charter or amended by ordinance of the Council. Each district consists of a geographically compact contiguous territory and shall contain, as nearly as possible, equal numbers of residents. No change in district boundaries shall operate to disqualify an incumbent from office before the expiration of the term for which such person was elected or appointed. (Section 230, City Charter) TERM OF OFFICE Council Members and the Mayor shall hold office for four years commencing on January 1st following their election. (Section 235, City Charter). Term Limits are restricted to two complete, consecutive four-year terms. (Section 265, City Charter)