SECTION 235

(1) Where a mayor is dismissed or suspended, his replacement shall fully discharge his duties until a new mayor is elected, which must be within 60 (sixty) days from the date of the dismissal or suspension. (2) In case of absence or impediment, the mayor's replacement shall be responsible for the day-to-day running of the council. He may, notably, not replace the mayor in the general management of council business, or amend decisions or budget provisions. (3) The cases of absence or impediment provided for in sub-section 2 above may not exceed 3 (three) months. Beyond this period, the representative of the State shall convene the council board to replace the absent or impeded mayor.