(1) The term of office of commissioners in all districts which have five (5) commissioners shall be ten (10) years to serve until their successors are duly selected and qualified as set forth in this subchapter.
(2) These terms of office shall begin January 1.
(3) For the initial terms, the commissioners shall select one (1) of their number to serve for two (2) years, one (1) for four (4) years, one (1) for six (6) years, one (1) for eight (8) years, and one (1) for ten (10) years.
(4) The names and terms so selected shall be certified to the clerk of the court having jurisdiction on or before January 1.