§ 114.205. Assumption of powers and duties of office.  


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  • If, in the event of an attack, the incumbent of an office and any duly authorized deputy is unavailable, the emergency interim successor to that office who is highest in rank in order of succession and who is not unavailable shall, except for the power to appoint emergency interim successors, exercise the powers and discharge the duties of the office. An emergency interim successor shall exercise the powers and discharge the duties of the office only until such time as the incumbent, or any duly authorized deputy, or an emergency interim successor higher in rank in order of succession becomes available to exercise the powers and discharge the duties of the office or until, where an actual vacancy exists, a successor is appointed or elected and qualified as provided by law.

    (Ord. 79-1242-665, § 1; Ord. 83-591-400)

    Note— Former § 30.205.