(a) Except for the initial terms of office, the members of the Village Council and the Mayor shall serve for terms of two (2) years, beginning the day and hour of the organizational meeting following their election, as established by ordinance in accordance with this Charter; provided, they shall serve until their successor are elected and qualify.
(b) No person shall be eligible to be a candidate or be elected as a member of the Village Council or as Mayor, or to serve in such capacity, unless the person is a resident and a qualified voter of the Village.
(c) If any person is elected to the Council or as Mayor and shall refuse to qualify, or if there shall be any vacancy in the membership of Council or the office of the Mayor after the election and qualification, the remaining members of the Council shall by majority vote appoint some qualified person to serve for the unexpired term. Any person so appointed to the Council or as Mayor shall have the same authority and powers as if regularly elected.
(Ord. 09-O-01, passed 7-20-2009)