The mayor shall be elected for a term of four years by a direct vote of the people at the regular city election. No mayor shall serve more than two (2) full or partial terms consecutively, unless a partial term was for 50 percent or less of the full term then the mayor may serve an additional two full terms; however, the mayor may immediately thereafter be eligible to be a candidate for council member. The mayor’s terms shall begin no later than whichever day the City Council meets during the third week of May following the official canvass of the mayor’s election and shall continue until a successor has been elected and takes office.
(4-11-00, § C; 4-8-14, § B; 4-12-16, § D)