1

Subsection (2) applies where—

a

the deputy mayor is appointed under section 107C of the 2009 Act to act for the Mayor because the Mayor is unable to act; and

b

the Mayor does not cease to be unable to act during the period of 6 months beginning with the day on which the acting Mayor was appointed.

2

At the end of that 6 month period—

a

the Mayor ceases to be the Mayor, and

b

accordingly, the office of Mayor becomes vacant.