Legislative bodies can have one or more pro tempore for the presiding officer. These positions ostensibly go to legislators experienced in floor debate who are familiar with the content and application of relevant rules and precedents and who have a reputation for fairness among their colleagues.
Mayor Pro Tem
The most common use of Pro tempore in the United States is in municipalities such as cities & towns with regard to the position of the Mayor. Some cities do not have a position of Vice Mayor, but rather appoint a person from the city council to act as Mayor Pro Tem in the absence of the actual Mayor.
Examples of cities with a Mayor Pro Tem:
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Legislative bodies can have one or more pro tempore for the presiding officer. These positions ostensibly go to legislators experienced in floor debate who are familiar with the content and application of relevant rules and precedents and who have a reputation for fairness among their colleagues.
Mayor Pro Tem
The most common use of Pro tempore in the United States is in municipalities such as cities & towns with regard to the position of the Mayor. Some cities do not have a position of Vice Mayor, but rather appoint a person from the city council to act as Mayor Pro Tem in the absence of the actual Mayor.
Examples of cities with a Mayor Pro Tem:
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