36. Each of the two vice-chairmen of the executive committee shall, in turn, be first vice-chairman for a term of three months. When appointing them, the Council shall determine which shall be first vice-chairman for the initial three month term. The rotation is not affected by the replacement of either of the vice-chairmen.
The first vice-chairman shall replace the chairman if the latter is absent or unable or unwilling to act, or where the office of chairman is vacant and the chairman is unable or unwilling to remain in office until his successor takes office.
If the first vice-chairman is absent or unable or unwilling to act, or where the office of first vice-chairman is vacant and the first vice-chairman is unable or unwilling to remain in office until his successor takes office, the second vice-chairman shall act in his stead, in accordance with the second paragraph.
1969, c. 84, s. 36; 1982, c. 18, s. 11.