(A) The legislative powers of the City, except as otherwise provided by this Charter, shall be vested in a Council of ten members.
(B) At the November, 1999, election, seven members of Council shall be elected from the wards existing at the effective date of this Charter, for two year terms of office, and at the November, 2001, election and every four years thereafter, seven members of Council shall be elected from wards. At the November, 1999, election and every four years thereafter, three members shall be elected from the City at large for four year terms of office. Terms of Council members shall commence on the first day of January next following their election.
(C) If, for any reason, a member of Council shall fail to qualify for office within 45 days after the first day of January following his or her election, a vacancy shall exist and shall be filled in the manner provided in Section 3.10 of this Charter.