(A) Election; term of office. Each Councilmember shall be elected at-large by the voters of the city at a regular election. A candidate for council shall be a resident of the city for not less than 1 year prior to his or her election. Terms of office begin on the first day of January following the election and shall be for 2 years.
(B) Qualifications. A member shall be at least 18 years of age, shall be a qualified voter in the city, and shall reside in the city throughout his or her term of office.
(KRS 83A.040(4))
(C) Compensation. For provisions concerning compensation, see § 31.02.