(A) Election; term of office. Each Council member shall be elected at-large by the voters of the city at a regular election in the even-numbered years for terms of two years. His or her term of office shall begin on the first Monday of January following his or her election and shall be for two years and until his or her successor qualifies.
(KRS 83A.040(3))
(B) Qualifications. A member shall be at least 21 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(3))
(C) Vacancies. If one or more vacancies on Council occur in a way that one or more members remain seated, the remaining members shall, within 30 days, fill the vacancies one at a time, giving each new appointee reasonable notice of his or her selection as will enable him or her to meet and act with the remaining members in making further appointments until all vacancies are filled. If vacancies occur in a way that all seats become vacant, the Governor shall appoint qualified persons to fill the vacancies sufficient to constitute a quorum. Remaining vacancies shall be filled as provided in this section.
(KRS 83A.040(3), (4), and (5))
(D) Appointments. If the vacancy is not filled within 30 days after it occurs, the Governor shall promptly fill the vacancy by appointment pursuant to KRS 83A.040(5).
(2010 Code, § 30.11)