To provide for the continuance of legislative and executive functions
in the city during a state of war emergency or a state of emergency
or a local emergency, the city council shall appoint three standby
officers for each of its members. In case a standby office becomes
vacant because of removal, death, resignation or other cause, the
city council shall appoint another person to fill the office. Standby
officers shall be designated numbers 1, 2 and 3, as the case may be.