(A) Pursuant to IC 36-4-5-2, a mayor, who is the city executive, shall be elected under IC 3-10-6 by the city's voters.
(B) A person is eligible to be Mayor if the person:
(1) Has resided in the city for at least one year or resides in territory annexed by the city prior to the election; and
(2) Meets the qualifications prescribed by IC 3-8-1-26.
(3) The Mayor forfeits office if the Mayor ceases to be a resident of the city.
(C) The Mayor's term of office is for four years, beginning at noon on January 1 after election and continuing until a successor is elected and qualified, except that the Mayor elected in 2014 shall serve a one year term pursuant to IC 36-4-1.5-4.
(Ord. 091514A, passed 11-17-14)