The terms of council members elected at this and all succeeding elections for the office of council shall be four (4) years. However at the option of the council, an ordinance may be adopted by two thirds (2/3) of the entire membership of the council prescribing and fixing staggered terms for members of the council, and the ordinance may shorten or extend the terms of current members of the council for the sole purpose of staggering the terms, but otherwise the terms of office shall be four (4) years.
Structure 2021 Tennessee Code
Chapter 31 - Elections Under Modified City Manager-Council Charter
§ 6-31-103. Qualifications for Voting
§ 6-31-105. Eligibility for Office of Council Member
§ 6-31-106. Deadline for Councilmanic Nominations
§ 6-31-108. Restrictions on Candidates and Supporters — Penalty
§ 6-31-109. Certification of Election
§ 6-31-110. Expenses of Election