Section 4.3 Terms of Elective Officers.
   The terms of office of Councilmen shall be for four years. The term of office of the Mayor shall be for two years. The term of office of the Municipal Judge shall be for six years. The terms of office of all elected officers of the City except the Municipal Judge, shall commence on and date from the Monday following the regular City election at which they are elected. The term of office of the Municipal Judge shall commence on and date from the first of January next following his election. 
[Editor's Note] The provision for a Municipal Court still remains a part of this Charter but has been superseded by Michigan State Legislative Action.