(A) The Mayor shall appoint the members of the Planning Board and each person so appointed must be approved by three-fourths of a majority of the Board of Commissioners before becoming a member thereof. The Mayor, with three-fourths majority approval of the Board of Commissioners, shall appoint not less than five nor more than seven persons who shall serve on the Planning Board for a period of three years.
(B) At the option of the Mayor and with the three-fourths majority approval of the Commissioners, terms may be staggered for one, two, and three years so that not more than two persons shall be appointed any one year to replace individuals appointed and acting as members of such Board. Terms of office of members of such Board shall begin immediately, and shall end on January l next, in accordance with their appointment.
(C) All vacancies on the Board shall be filled by appointment of the Mayor, with the consent and approval of three-fourths of the Board of Commissioners, and shall be for the remainder of the term of the vacating member.
(D) Any member of the Planning Board may be removed from his office, at any time, by a three-fourths majority vote of the Board of Commissioners, without any reason being given therefor.
(Ord. 246, passed 9-6-60)