A. The board shall consist of up to nine members. Members shall be appointed and removed by the mayor and confirmed by city council. Members shall serve without compensation. No member of the board shall be employed by the city.

B. Members shall serve three-year terms. At the outset, appointments may be for shorter terms to allow for staggered terms of service. Members may be reappointed without limitation. Any vacancy in the membership of the board shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment, with the replacement serving the remainder of the unexpired term.

C. Members shall be residents of the city of Bellingham. To the extent possible, members shall be selected so that the board collectively possesses knowledge and/or experience on the following municipal matters: