§ 3.48.030. Length of service—Vacancy.

The provisions of this section shall become applicable to a position on the council at the expiration of the term of the member occupying that position on the effective date of the amendment codified in this section.

A.

Each member of the council shall serve at the pleasure of the board. Each position on the council shall become vacant every four years from the date the amendment codified in this section becomes applicable to each position. Vacancies shall be filled by appointment of a resident of the same supervisorial district.

B.

No member of the council may serve more than two consecutive full periods of service as specified in subsection A of this section. The board may, by order, extend this length of service or waive this limit for individuals or the council as a whole.

C.

A member's position on the council shall become vacant upon his or her death, resignation, or removal by the board. In the case of such a vacancy, the board shall appoint a successor to serve until the position next becomes vacant under subsection A of this section.

D.

The provisions of Chapter 5.12 of the County Code shall not apply to the council.

(Ord. 90-0086 § 19(b), 1990: Ord. 10480 § 1 (part), 1972: Ord. 4099 Art. 62 § 1433, 1942.)