(a) The mayor and members of the board of commissioners shall serve for terms of four years, beginning the day and hour of the organizational meeting following their election, as established by ordinance in accordance with this charter; provided, they shall serve until their successors are elected and qualify.
(b) No person shall be eligible to be a candidate or be elected as Mayor or as a member of the board of commissioners, or to serve in either capacity, unless he is a resident and a qualified voter of the town.
(c) If any elected mayor or commissioner shall refuse to qualify, or if there shall be any vacancy in the office of mayor or commissioner after election and qualification, the remaining members of the board shall by majority vote appoint some qualified person to serve until the next election, when such office shall be filled by election only for the unexpired term. Any mayor or commissioner so appointed shall have the same authority and powers as if regularly elected.
(Session Laws of 1965, Chapter 79 § 3.3; Am. Ord. passed 3-13-13)