A. The waterfront advisory group shall consist of community citizens of the city and Whatcom County with familiarity and interest in, by way of example, waterfront development, regulations, environment, culture, history, employment, community activities. In appointing representatives the city and port should consider members from representative groups, including but not limited to: the Lummi Nation and/or Nooksack Indian Tribe, waterfront futures group, established city boards or commissions, the port marina advisory committee.

B. The waterfront advisory group will consist of 10 members. Five shall be nominated and appointed by the mayor of the city of Bellingham and five shall be nominated and appointed by the port of Bellingham commission. Members shall serve in staggered three-year terms. Vacancies will be filled in the same manner as the original appointment. Members may be reappointed. Members may be removed by the appointing authority. Each member shall continue to serve until a successor has been appointed. [Ord. 2005-03-024].