The Town is divided into four electoral districts, and each is represented on the Council by one member. The qualified voters of the entire Town nominate and elect the members of the Council. To be eligible for election to the council, a person must reside in the district of the office sought.
Members of the Town Council are elected to four-year terms, except at the initial election in 1989, the two highest vote getters who are elected to district seats shall be elected to four-year terms, and the next two highest vote-getters elected to district seats shall be elected to two-year terms. In 1991 and quadrennially thereafter, two members of the Council shall be elected for four-year terms. In 1993 and quadrennially thereafter, two members of the Council shall be elected for four-year terms.