Beginning with the election of June 2011, persons elected to all five seats on the Common Council, Mayor and City Recorder shall serve a shortened term of three years or until their successor is duly elected or appointed or otherwise qualified as provided by law. It is the intention of the Common Council that there be an election of municipal officials in May, 2014, to coincide with the primary election. The terms of office for City officials elected at that time and in subsequent elections thereafter shall be four years. City elections will coincide with May primary elections. Elected officials will serve their four year terms or until their successor is duly elected or appointed or otherwise qualified as provided by law. The election of City officials is and shall be non-partisan. Terms in office will begin on July 1 following the primary election.
(6-15-10.)