At the first general municipal election held in the odd-numbered year following adoption of the town board of trustees form of government, the officers to be elected and their terms are as follows:
1. Four-year terms: Trustees from odd-numbered wards; and the clerk.
2. Two-year terms: Trustees from even-numbered wards; and the treasurer.
At general municipal elections held thereafter, the successors of the officers whose terms are expiring shall be elected for four-year terms.
Laws 1977, c. 256, § 16-206, eff. July 1, 1978.