The mayor shall appoint to the MNAC one member and one alternate from each of the city’s neighborhoods as defined in the Bellingham Municipal Code. The mayor shall request from the recognized neighborhood association of each neighborhood a list of up to three active members who are formally designated by the neighborhood association to represent the neighborhood on the MNAC. The mayor will select members and alternates from among those on this list; provided, that if no such neighborhood association exists, or the neighborhood association fails to provide a list in a timely manner, the mayor may select other representatives who are interested in serving and whom the mayor believes will effectively represent the neighborhood. [Ord. 2006-05-048; Ord. 8516 § 2, 1976].