In general. Pursuant to Article III, Section 10(b) {“Procedures; Council officers – Vice-President — in general”} of the Charter, the City Council, by a majority vote of its members (8), shall appoint from its members a Vice-President. Duties. Pursuant to Article III {“City Council”} of the Charter the Vice President shall be responsible for the following:in the absence, sickness, or temporary disqualification of the President, preside at all meetings of the City Council; be an acting member of the Board of Estimates in the absence, sickness, or temporary disqualification of the President; in case of, and during, necessary absence, sickness, or the temporary disqualification of both the Mayor and the President of the City Council, be acting Mayor; and carry out all other duties as required by the Charter.