Each of the six aldermen is elected by eligible voters only from the ward in which he or she resides. The Mayor and Aldermen are elected to serve for four-year terms. Elections are held on the first Tuesday in October. Elected officials take office the second Tuesday of the following December. The Mayor cannot serve more than two full terms in succession, but this limitation does not apply to aldermen.
Elections are nonpartisan.
The Board of Aldermen must meet at least once each month, normally on the second Tuesday, and usually also meet on the fourth Tuesday. Additional special meetings may be called by the Mayor or two members of the Board. All such meetings are open to the public, and citizens are urged to be present. The Mayor and three aldermen constitute a quorum to do business. The Mayor presides at all Board Meetings and votes on the issues at hand.