The city judge may recuse himself or may be recused as provided by law.  In case of absence or incapacity or recusation of the city judge, a judge ad hoc shall be appointed in the manner provided by law.  In the event of the failure or inability of the city judge to make such appointment, a district judge of the district in which the city court is situated may make such appointment.  

Acts 1970, No. 424, §13.  Acts 1986, No. 226, §1.