Local Government Act 1993

A councillor is to be elected for a period of 4 years and holds office from the date of issue of the certificate of election in respect of an ordinary election for that office until the date of issue of the next certificate of election in respect of an ordinary election for that office.

The Governor, on the recommendation of the Minister, may make an order determining or altering the term of office of a councillor of a council elected– at an election following the dismissal of all the councillors of that council; or at a deferred poll.