(1) Unless otherwise provided by law, the regular term of office of a nonpartisan officer elected at a regular election commences the earlier of the following:
No later than thirty days after the date that the election results are certified pursuantto section 1-13.5-1305 and upon the signing of an oath and posting of a bond, where required; or
At the next meeting of the governing body of the local government following thedate of the election.
(2) Unless otherwise provided by law, if the election is canceled in whole or in part pursuant to section 1-13.5-513, the regular term of office of a nonpartisan officer commences at:
The next meeting of the governing body following the date of the regular election,but no later than thirty days following the date of the regular election and upon the signing of an oath and posting of a bond, where required; or
If the nonpartisan officer was elected at an election other than a regular election, thenext meeting of the governing body of the local government following the date of the election.
Source: L. 2014: Entire article added, (HB 14-1164), ch. 2, p. 9, § 6, effective February 18. L. 2016: (1)(a) amended, (HB 16-1442), ch. 313, p. 1266, § 2, effective August 10.