Sec. 3.
On the first Monday in May in each year, the council shall appoint 1 of their number president pro tempore of the council, who, in the absence of the president, shall preside at the meetings thereof, and exercise the powers and duties of president. He shall have a vote upon all questions, but he shall have no casting vote in case of a tie. In the absence of the president and president pro tem, the council shall appoint 1 of their number to preside and for the time being he shall exercise the powers and duties of the president.
History: 1895, Act 215, Eff. Aug. 30, 1895 ;-- CL 1897, 3064 ;-- CL 1915, 2980 ;-- CL 1929, 1904 ;-- CL 1948, 88.3
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Chapters 81 - 113 - Fourth Class Cities
Act 215 of 1895 - The Fourth Class City Act (81.1 - 113.20)
215-1895-VIII - Chapter VIII the City Council. (88.1...88.20)
Section 88.1 - City Council; Members.
Section 88.2 - Mayor to Be President.
Section 88.3 - President Pro Tempore; Powers, Duties.
Section 88.4 - Clerks; Duties.
Section 88.5 - Aldermen; Required Attendance; Loss of Vote, Interest.
Section 88.6 - Election Returns; Qualification of Membership; Meetings, Notice.
Section 88.11 - Powers of Council; Control of Finances, Property.
Section 88.12 - Powers of Council; Ordinances, Enactment.
Section 88.13 - Powers of Council; Standing Committees; Appointment, Duties.
Section 88.15 - Members; Compensation.
Section 88.16 - Repealed. 1968, Act 317, Eff. Sept. 1, 1968.
Section 88.17 - Removal From Office; Preferring Charges Against and Trying Officers.
Section 88.18 - Investigation of Charges or Other Matters; Procedure.
Section 88.19 - Witnesses; Summons, Oath.
Section 88.20 - Claims Against City; Audit, Allowance; Rules; Defense to Suit.