“ARTICLE IV. ELECTIONS.
“Section 4.1. Regular Municipal Elections. Regular municipal elections shall be held in each odd-numbered year in accordance with the uniform municipal election laws of North Carolina. Elections shall be conducted on a nonpartisan basis and the results determined by a plurality as provided in G.S. 163-292.
“Section 4.2. Special Elections and Referenda. Special elections and referenda may be held only as provided by general law.