ARTICLE II
THE CITY COUNCIL

SECTION 2.01 . NUMBER, SELECTION, TERM.

   The city council shall consist of seven members, elected at large in the city, for four year overlapping terms, in the manner hereinafter provided. All elections of council members shall be on a non-partisan ballot.

SECTION 2.02 . QUALIFICATIONS.

   Any registered elector, who has lived in the city for two years prior to filing his petition of candidacy, and who is not the occupant of an incompatible office or employment shall be eligible to have his name placed on the ballot, if his petition is sufficient as hereinafter provided, and to serve as a member of the council, if elected.

SECTION 2.03 . ELECTION CONTESTS.

   The Council shall be the sole judge of the election and qualifications of its own members, and for such purpose shall have power by subpoena to compel the attendance of witnesses and the production of ballots and records.