§ 3.01. Number, selection and term.
The legislative and governing body of the city shall consist of a mayor and seven (7) council members and shall be known as the "Council of the City of Haltom City."
(a)
The mayor shall be elected by a majority vote of the qualified voters voting at the election.
(b)
The seven (7) council members shall be elected to individual places, designated by number, from the city at large and each shall be elected by a majority vote of the qualified voters voting at the election.
(c)
The mayor and each council member shall hold his office for a period of two (2) years and until his successor is duly elected and qualified.
(d)
In each odd numbered year the mayor and three (3) council members shall be elected and in each even numbered year four (4) councilmen shall be elected. Places 1, 2 and 7 shall be elected in odd numbered years and places 3, 4, 5 and 6 shall be elected in even numbered years.
(Ord. of 11-17-08)