Except as otherwise provided, no person may hold any elected municipal office who is not a qualified voter of the municipality and who has not resided therein at least three months next preceding his election or appointment. If the person has resided in an area annexed, pursuant to chapter 9-4 , for at least three months, he may hold any municipal office. No person may hold any municipal office who is a defaulter to the municipality. This section does not apply to appointive officers.
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