§ 2.1. Mayor: Qualifications and terms of office.

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There shall be a Mayor of the City, elected by the registered electors. No person shall be elected to the office of Mayor unless he/she shall be a qualified and registered elector of the City, and shall be a resident thereof for a period of at least one (1) year prior to the date of the election at which such Mayor is elected. The term of office of the Mayor shall be for a period of two (2) years, commencing January 1 succeeding his/her election.

State law reference

Mandatory that charter provide for a mayor, MCL 117.3(a); mandatory that charter provide for qualifications of city officers, MCL 117.3(d).

                    
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