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14 <br /> <br />suspension thereof. Such suspension shall constitute a motion for reconsideration of <br />the action taken, to be voted upon by the Council at its next regular meeting; <br />(i) Provide leadership and marshal citizen participation in City activities; <br />(j) Report to the public from time to time on the affairs of the City; <br />(k) Possess the authority and attributes of a Council Member; <br />(l) Possess such authority and perform such duties as are granted or required by <br />Charter or by the Council. <br /> <br />SELECTION NOMINATION AND ROLE OF THE VICE MAYOR <br />At its first regular meeting in January of each year, the Council must designate one of its members <br />as Vice Mayor to serve for one year and until a successor is elected and qualified. In the absence <br />of the Mayor, the Vice Mayor shall possess and perform the powers and duties of the Mayor. <br />(Sec. 310, City Charter) <br /> <br />The Vice Mayor will be designated nominated by seniority, seniority is to be defined by date <br />sworn into office and. who has not previously served as Vice Mayor. If two Councilmembers have <br />equal seniority, option to defer nomination. If more than one member remains, random name <br />draw to establish seniority that year. <br /> <br />POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE COUNCIL <br />All powers of the City shall be vested in the Council, except as otherwise provided for within the <br />Charter. (Sec. 300, City Charter) <br />TERM OF OFFICE <br />Council Members and the Mayor shall hold office for four years commencing on January 1 st <br />following their election. (Section 235, City Charter). Term Limits are restricted to two complete, <br />consecutive four-year terms. (Section 265, City Charter) <br /> <br />VACANCIES <br />A vacancy exists in the office of Councilmember or Mayor when the person elected or appointed to <br />such office fails to qualify or becomes disqualified, or upon the occurrence of any event which, <br />under the general laws, would cause a vacancy in such office. <br /> <br />A vacancy in the office of Councilmember or Mayor shall be filled by appointment by the Council. <br />The appointee shall hold office until the next general municipal election and until a successor is <br />elected and qualified. Any unexpired remainder of the term of such office shall be filled by the <br />voters at such election. If the Council fails to fill such vacancy within sixty days after its existence, <br />the Council shall call a special election, at which the unexpired remainder of the term of such <br />office shall be filled by the voters. (Section 245 and 250, City Charter) <br /> <br />Should a Council Member vacate his or her office before completion of a second consecutive <br />four-year term as Council Member, he or shall be ineligible for the office of Council Member for <br />the following term. (Section 275, City Charter) <br /> <br />Should the Mayor vacate his or her office before completion of a second consecutive four-year <br />term as Mayor, he or she shall be ineligible for the office of Mayor for the following term. (Section