9-273. District system as alternative
organization


A. Upon the change from town to city government, the city, by a majority vote of
the qualified electors, may elect to be governed by a district system of municipal
government, and in accordance with the election the common council by a majority vote
shall adopt such resolution or ordinance, dividing the city into districts, not exceeding
six in number, and the councilmen shall thereafter be elected from districts by the
residents of the district.


B. There shall be elected a mayor of such city, who shall be the chief executive
officer of the city.