§ 29.5-3. Acting Manager.

 The Municipality Manager may designate a qualified administrative officer of the Municipality to perform the duties during the Manager’s temporary absence or disability. In the event the Manager fails to make such designation, or if the absence or disability continues more than thirty (30) days, the Council may appoint an officer or employee of the Municipality to perform the duties of the Manager during such absence or disability until the Manager shall return or the disability cease. No member of Council or other elected officer shall at any time serve as the Manager or Acting Manager of the Municipality.