§ 3.04. ASSUMPTION OF OFFICE; ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING.

(A)

Assumption of Office. The successful candidates for Mayor and Commissioners shall assume office on the last Thursday in March following their election. The Commission shall hold an organizational meeting each year on or after the last Thursday in March, and shall select from the Commissioners other than the Mayor, a Vice-Mayor and a Deputy Vice-Mayor. These two (2) officials shall serve in their respective capacities at the pleasure of the Commission until the organizational meeting of the following year. If the person elected fails to assume office, the procedures set forth in Section 3.08 shall apply to fill the vacancy.

(B)

Assumption of Office for Appointees and Those Elected at a Special Election. A person appointed to fill a vacancy in the office of Mayor or Commissioner, or elected Mayor or Commissioner at a special election shall assume office at the first regular meeting of the Commission after being so appointed or elected. If the person so appointed or elected does not assume office, the procedures set forth in Section 3.08 shall apply to fill the vacancy.

(Ord. No. 62-01, passed 1/8/02, Adopted at Referendum 3/12/02; Ord. No. 63-01, passed 1/8/02, Adopted at Referendum 3/12/02; Ord. No. 35-12, § 1, passed 10/16/12, Adopted at Referendum 3/12/13)