At the first meeting in December following a city primary or general election, the council shall designate one (1) of its members as vice mayor, who shall serve at the pleasure of the council for a term of two (2) years. The vice mayor shall perform the duties of the mayor during his absence or disability. Appointment of a council member to fill an unexpired term shall not create a new council necessitating selection of a vice mayor. (Ord. No. 500, § 2, 9-18-01; Ord. No. 2003-15, §§ 1, 2, 11-4-03; Ord. No. 2013-05, §§ 1, 2, 11-5-13. 1976 Code § 2-2-2)