9-272. Classification of councilmen for purposes
of election; terms of office
A. The common council may, by a majority vote of the qualified electors of the city
voting thereon, provide by ordinance or resolution, that the members of the council be
divided by lot into two classes. The first class shall consist of three councilmen and
the second class of four. Those of the first class shall hold office until the next
regular election, and those of the second class until the second regular election. At
the first regular election held after the change, three councilmen shall be elected, and
at the second regular election four councilmen shall be elected.
B. Thereafter councilmen shall be elected in classes of three and four at
successive, regular elections and shall hold their office for terms of four years each
and until their successors are elected and qualified.
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