Council members shall assume the duties of office at the regularly scheduled council meeting next following: (A) their appointment; or (B) the first meeting in December following the primary or general election at which they were elected; or (C) the date they are declared elected if the general election is inconclusive. (Ord. No. 80, § 1, 6-21-78; Ord. No. 85, § 1, 7-19-78; Ord. No. 2003-15, §§ 1, 2, 11-4-03; Ord. No. 2013-05, §§ 1, 2, 11-5-13. 1976 Code § 2-1-3)