In every municipality, unless otherwise provided by law, if the governing body shall fail (a) to organize and elect a president or chairman at its annual meeting held for such purpose, (b) to fill any vacancy in office or position, (c) to adopt any resolution or ordinance or (d) to take any other action whatsoever, by reason of a tie or insufficient vote among the members, the mayor shall vote in aid of said organization, the election of candidates, appointments of officers or others, adoption of resolutions or ordinances or the taking of any other action.

L.1971, c. 200, s. 1, eff. July 1, 1971.