(1) The term for each trustee's office shall be for four years, expiring on January 15 and until his or her successor shall have been elected.

(2) An office of trustee shall be filled when any nominee for that position receives a majority vote of the quorum in his or her favor by the board of trustees.

(3) Election to such position shall be for the unexpired term of his or her predecessor in office or for the next full term associated with that position, as appropriate.

(4) Any trustee then holding a position for which the term of office has expired must declare whether he or she is a candidate for reelection to that position.