Texas Local Government Code 22.037 – Mayor as Presiding Officer; President Pro Tempore
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(a) The mayor shall preside at all meetings of the governing body of the municipality and, except in elections, may vote only if there is a tie.
(b) At each new governing body’s first meeting or as soon as practicable, the governing body shall elect one alderman to serve as president pro tempore for a term of one year.
Terms Used In Texas Local Government Code 22.037
- Municipality: means a general-law municipality, home-rule municipality, or special-law municipality. See Texas Local Government Code 1.005
- President pro tempore: A constitutionally recognized officer of the Senate who presides over the chamber in the absence of the Vice President. The President Pro Tempore (or, "president for a time") is elected by the Senate and is, by custom, the Senator of the majority party with the longest record of continuous service.
- Year: means 12 consecutive months. See Texas Government Code 311.005
(c) If the mayor fails, is unable, or refuses to act, the president pro tempore shall perform the mayor’s duties and is entitled to receive the fees and compensation prescribed for the mayor.
(d) If the mayor and the president pro tempore are absent, any alderman may be appointed to preside at the meeting.