(a) Composition. There shall be a Council composed of eight members. Two Councilmembers shall be elected by the voters in each of the four Council districts. The Mayor shall not be considered to be a member of the Council.

(b) Eligibility. No person shall be eligible to serve as a member of Council unless at the time of election or appointment he or she is a registered elector. No person shall be eligible to serve as a member of Council unless he or she shall have resided in an area which is within the City at the time of his or her election or appointment for one year immediately preceding such election or appointment.

(c) City Council—Election and Terms. Beginning in November, 1997, two (2) Councilmembers shall be elected from each of the City’s four (4) districts, each to hold office for a term of two (2) years. The eight (8) Councilmembers shall be elected at the regular City election in November, 1997, and continuing at two (2) year intervals. The terms of office of Councilmembers shall begin at 7:00 p.m. on the first Monday after election and shall continue until a successor has been elected and has taken office. No elected official shall serve more than four (4) full consecutive terms in the same office. For purposes of this section a full term shall mean, for persons appointed to fill vacancies, a period of time equal to or greater than one-half of the entire term of office. (Amended at election held Nov. 2, 2004; amended at election held Nov. 4, 1997; amended at election held Nov. 6, 1990)