The Mayor shall be elected, commencing with the general election in 1991, for a term of four (4) years, which term shall commence and he or she shall assume office on January 2 next following his or her election, and shall hold office until his or her successor is elected and qualified.
A nonpartisan primary election for the Mayor shall be held prior to the above mentioned general election, and the two persons receiving the most number of votes in the primary election shall be the candidates at the general election.
In the event there are two or less candidates who have filed with the Board of Elections seeking the office of Mayor, a nonpartisan primary election for the Mayor shall not be held prior to the above mentioned general election.
In the event of a vacancy, as described in Section 3.07, the elected successor to the Mayor shall assume office immediately upon certification by the Board of Elections for the balance of the unexpired term. (Amended 11-8-16.)