(a) There shall be a Council of seven (7) members, which shall consist of the Mayor and six (6) other Councilmembers. Unless otherwise clearly indicated by the context, the words “Councilmember” and “Councilmember(s)” shall include the Mayor as well as other Councilmembers.

(b) Only qualified voters of the City who, at the time of their election or choice to fill a vacancy, are at least twenty-one (21) years old, and have resided within the City for one year, immediately preceding the election, shall be qualified for the offices of Mayor and other Councilmembers. If a Councilmember ceases to be a resident of this City, he/she shall thereupon cease to hold office.