Huntington Beach Mayor Pro Tem Lyn Semeta is expected to move into the big chair Monday. The council is scheduled to vote then to appoint a new mayor — who would replace current Mayor Erik Peterson — and mayor pro tem. Both those roles are largely ceremonial and filled by council members for one-year terms. Customarily, the mayor pro tem is elevated to mayor. AdvertisementAfter the swearing-in ceremony for the next mayor and mayor pro tem, the council will break for refreshments.

Source: Los Angeles Times November 29, 2019 18:03 UTC