(A) Each appointed and elected city office existing on July 15, 1980, shall continue until abolished by ordinance, except that the office of Mayor and Councilmen may not be abolished.
(B) No abolition of any elected office shall take effect until expiration of the term of the current holder of the office.
(C) No ordinance abolishing any elected office shall be enacted later than two hundred forty (240) days preceding the regular election for that office, except in the event of a vacancy in the office.
(KRS 83A.080 (4))