A City Council member, who is in office at the time of the general election in November, 2004, shall continue in office as a councilor for the remainder of his or her City Council term. Beginning with the general election in November, 2004 and thereafter, the candidates for the four council positions up for election shall run by numbered position, with the positions up for election being designated Position 1; Position 2; Position 3; and Position 4. Candidates for election may petition to run only for one numbered position, and must declare at the time of filing their petition for election the number of the position to which they seek election. The candidates receiving the most votes for each position shall serve four-year terms. Beginning with the general election in November, 2006 and thereafter, the three council positions up for election shall be designated Position 5; and Position 6. Candidates for election may petition to run only for one numbered position, and must declare at the time of filing their petition for election the number of the position to which they seek election. The candidates receiving the most votes for each position shall serve four year terms. The provisions of Section 22 for filling vacancies shall apply to any vacancy that exists. (Amended by voters on May 18, 2004, and May 15, 2018)