11 Pa.C.S. § 11704.2: Temporary deputy controller.

In case of the sickness, absence or inability of a city controller to perform the city controller's duties, if no deputy controller has been appointed by the city controller, council may appoint a temporary deputy controller to serve during the sickness, absence or inability of the city controller or until the city controller shall appoint a deputy controller. A deputy controller shall be bonded and receive the compensation fixed by council.