233For what period is a councillor elected?

#### 233 For what period is a councillor elected? 233 For what period is a councillor elected? > > (1) A councillor (other than the mayor) holds office for 4 years, subject to this Act. > > > (2) The office of councillor— > > > > > (a) commences on the day the person elected to the office is declared to be so elected, and > > > > > (b) becomes vacant on the day appointed for the next ordinary election of councillors, or on the occurrence of a casual vacancy in the office. > > > (3) A person elected to fill a casual vacancy in the office of councillor holds the office for the balance of the predecessor’s term.