§ 2-54. Presiding officer.  


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  • The mayor shall preside at all meetings of the council, and when there is a tie vote on any question he shall decide the matter by his vote, but he shall not vote under any other circumstances. In the absence of the mayor, the mayor pro tempore shall preside.

(Code 1985, § 31.18)

State law reference

Mayor to preside over meetings, G.S. 160A-69.

Charter reference

Election of mayor pro tem, § 3.2.