The term of the Mayor shall begin on the first day of January following his or her election and shall be for four (4) years and until his or her successor qualifies. If a person is elected or appointed as Mayor in response to a vacancy and serves less than four (4) calendar years, then that period of service shall not be considered for purposes of re-election a term of office.
(KRS 83A.040(1))
(1985 Code)