At the general election in 1988, and every four years thereafter, the qualified electors residing in each of the districts in Conecuh County shall elect one commissioner for that district, who shall be a bona fide elector of an shall actually reside in the district for which elected, and who shall hold office for a period of four years, and until his or her successor shall be elected and qualified.
Ala. Code § 45-18-70.03 (1975)