Miss. Code Ann. § 21-15-1: Miss. Code Ann. § 21-15-1

All officers elected at the general municipal election provided for in Section 23-15-173 , shall qualify and enter upon the discharge of their duties on the first day of July after such general election that is not on a weekend, and shall hold their offices for a term of four (4) years and until their successors are duly elected and qualified.