Vice-President. In the absence of the President, the Vice-President presides at Council meetings. Other.Temporary President. In the absence of the President and the Vice-President, a majority of the Councilmembers present at a meeting may designate a temporary president to preside at that meeting. Lack of consensus. If a majority of the Councilmembers present are unable to agree upon a temporary president to preside at that meeting, the meeting is adjourned and all business will be held over until the next meeting called by the Council President.