1.  During the absence or disability of the mayor:

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Terms Used In Nevada Revised Statutes 266.185

  • population: means the number of people in a specified area as determined by the last preceding national decennial census conducted by the Bureau of the Census of the United States Department of Commerce pursuant to Section 2 of Nevada Revised Statutes 0.050

(a) In a city of population category one that is divided into wards, the council member at large shall act as mayor pro tem.

(b) In all other cities incorporated pursuant to this chapter, the city council shall, by ordinance or resolution, provide for the appointment of one of its members as mayor pro tem.

2.  During the absence or disability of the mayor, the mayor pro tem shall:

(a) Possess the powers and duties of mayor; and

(b) Except in a city of population category one, hold the office of mayor pro tem at the pleasure of the city council.