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(1) In the event of the occurrence of any vacancy in the office of the Mayor or the Chairman by reasons of his death, resignation, removal or otherwise, the Deputy Mayor shall act as the Mayor or the Chairman, as the case may be, until the date on which a new Mayor or Chairman, as the case may be, elected in accordance with the provisions of this Act to fill such vacancy, enters upon his office. (2) When the Mayor or the Chairman is unable to discharge the functions of the Mayor or the Chairman, as the case may be, owing to absence, illness or any other cause, the Deputy Mayor shall discharge the functions of the Mayor or the Chairman, as the case may be, until the date on which the Mayor or the Chairman, as the case may be, resumes his duties. (3) Subject to the other provisions of this Act, the Deputy Mayor shall, while acting as, or discharging the functions of, the Mayor or the Chairman under this section, have all the powers of the Mayor or the Chairman, as the case may be. West Ben. Act LIX of 1980. PART III] THE KOLKATA GAZETTE, EXTRAORDINARY, MAY 29, 2008 43 The West Bengal Municipal Corporation Act, 2006. (Part H.—Corporation Area.—Chapter IV.—D. Powers and functions of municipal authorities and officers of Corporation.— Sections 44-47.) Powers and functions of Commissioner. Powers and functions of Secretary.