The governing body of a statutory aldermanic city shall consist of the mayor, who is elected at large, and one or two councilmembers from each ward of the city. The governing body may submit to the voters the question of whether one or two councilmembers shall be elected from each ward. If approved, the change shall become effective for the next regular municipal election which shall be conducted in accordance with the provisions of Section 16-202 or 16-204 of this title, whichever is applicable.
Amended by Laws 1984, c. 126, § 10, eff. Nov. 1, 1984.