Although Mayor Eric Adams has vowed to remain in office despite facing a federal indictment for bribery and fraud, discussions are underway about the procedures to follow if he were to resign, Public Advocate Jumanne Williams said Friday morning.

According to the city charter, Adams is permitted to resign for any reason, including legal or political pressure. Should he choose to step down, Public Advocate Jumaane Williams would be next in line to serve as acting mayor.

Williams said Thursday that he is prepared for “every eventuality” and reiterated his position during an appearance on “Mornings On 1” Friday, saying, “When you get the job, you know this is a possibility.

“So you always have differential conversations. The past couple weeks we’ve had to make sure that’s a little more poignant to make sure all eventualities are covered.”

If he were to take on mayoral duties, Williams’ first action would be to call a special election in which the residents of New York City would elect a new mayor. However, Williams said he is not considering that far ahead yet.

“There’s so many things that have to happen before we even get to that question. That’s really far ahead,” he said.

The Public Advocate said he is currently trying to figure out the best way forward for the city as the mayor continues to defend himself against the charges brought against him.

“It’s really just trying to figure out how we navigate the space we’re in right now, which is unprecedented— I think for some folks [missing word?] chaotic and confusing,” he said.

Williams, however, is not rejecting the idea of being mayor entirely, and said if he were to take on the role, the first thing he would seek to do is restore faith in city government.

“Wherever I am, the continuity of government is important, and I think people would want—and will want, and want now—some messages just to let them know that everything is going to be OK, that the city charter provides for these kinds of eventualities, and that the next day, they shouldn’t feel a difference in how governments operating, unless it's a positive difference, unless something that's getting better,” he said.