The elective officers of the City of Burkburnett shall consist of a mayor and six (6) commissioners. The mayor and commissioners shall be elected from the City at large by the qualified voters and serve for a term of three (3) years, and until their successors have been elected and duly qualified.
Beginning at the May 2019 election, the qualified voters of the City shall elect the mayor and commissioners for Place 1 and Place 2. Individuals running for mayor will run for the position of mayor. The individual receiving the highest number of votes shall serve as mayor for a term of three years. Individuals running for commissioner will run for the position of commissioner. The individual running for commissioner receiving the highest vote total will fill Place 1 for a term of two years. The individual receiving the second highest vote total will fill Place 2 for a term of two years. After the completion of the initial term of two years, all subsequent elections for Place 1 and Place 2 shall be for a term of three years.
Beginning at the City election held in May 2020, the qualified voters of the City shall elect the commissioners for Place 3, Place 4, Place 5 and Place 6. The individual receiving the highest vote total will fill Place 5 for a term of three years. The individual receiving the second highest vote total will fill Place 6 for a term of three years. The individual receiving the third highest vote total will fill Place 3 for a term of two years. The individual receiving the fourth highest vote total will fill Place 4 for a term of two years. After the completion of the initial term of two years, all subsequent elections for Place 3 and Place 4 shall be for a term of three years.
Provided that if at any election, special or general, two or more candidates receive the same number of votes said candidates shall cast lots to determine who shall be entitled to the office.
(Adopted May 8, 1923; as amended by election held on April 4, 1967; Am. Ord. 933, passed 5-14-18; as amended by election held on May 5, 2018)