There shall be an official of the City elected from the City at large who shall have the title of and be City Clerk. At the first election under this Charter, said official shall be elected for a term of two years. In the second election under this Charter said official shall be elected for a term of four years and shall thereafter be elected for a four year term. The term of said official shall begin on the first day of January following his or her election. Only registered voters of the City of Ionia shall be eligible to hold the office of City Clerk. The City Clerk shall give notice of Council meetings to its members and the public, keep the journal of its proceedings and perform such other duties as are assigned by this Charter or by the Council or by State law.