24 V.S.A. App. ch. 5, § 304: Election of President, Vice President, and Parliamentarian

(a) Following the annual meeting, the City Council shall elect from its members a President, Vice President, and Parliamentarian.

(b) The President shall assume all the duties of the Mayor in the event of a vacancy in that office. The Vice President shall assume powers and duties of the Mayor in the event of a vacancy in the offices of Mayor and President. The Parliamentarian shall advise the Council on rules of procedure.