(a) There shall be a regular city election held in November of each year.
(b) There shall be elected from the city at large, councilpersons for terms of two (2) years each.
(c) At one regular election, four (4) councilpersons shall be elected. At the following regular election, three (3) councilpersons shall be elected and such additional number of councilpersons as may be required to fill vacancies at either election.
(d) All terms of office shall commence at 9:00 o’clock in the morning local time on the Monday following the date of the election, as certified by the canvas board.