KRS 83.560: Temporary absence or disability of mayor, who is to act -- Compensation.

During the temporary absence or disability of the mayor his office shall be administered

and its duties discharged by the president of the board of aldermen. The compensation of

the president of the board of aldermen for such services shall be determined b y the board

of aldermen, but shall not exceed the rate allowed the mayor, and the compensation may

be deducted in whole or in part from the salary of the mayor, as the board of aldermen

determines.