Members of the council are chosen in a nonpartisan election; councilors serve staggered four-year terms, and the mayor serves two-year terms.Code of Ordinances: Charter, Chapter II, Sec. 2.1 Candidates must be registered voters and residents of Chapel Hill but while in office not appointed to any other paid government position.Code of Ordinances: Charter, Chapter II, Sec. 2.2 Councilors and the mayor must disclose all property held in the town,Code of Ordinances: Chapter II, Article III, Sec. 2-49 as well as one's business interests.Code of Ordinances: Chapter II, Article III, Sec. 2-50
