2.1.1. A meeting of the electors of the Town of East Lyme, hereafter called “the regular town election”, shall take place on the Tuesday following the first Monday in November, 1965 and biennially thereafter. Special town elections may be called from time to time in accordance with the general statutes.
2.1.2. All elective town officers shall take office on the first Monday of December next succeeding their election and they shall continue in office until their successors have been chosen and have qualified.