At the first general municipal election held in the odd-numbered year following adoption of the statutory strong-mayor-council form of government, the officers to be elected and their terms are as follows:
1. Four-year terms: Councilmembers from Wards One, Two and Five (if one).
2. Two-year terms: Councilmembers from Wards Three, Four and Six (if one); and the mayor.
At general municipal elections held thereafter, the successors of the officers whose terms are expiring shall be elected for four-year terms.
Laws 1977, c. 256, § 16-211, eff. July 1, 1978.