New members and replacement members of the parks and recreation commission shall be appointed by the city council according to the following procedure: Commission members shall be appointed by the mayor with the advice and consent of the city council, with a term of appointment to begin January 1 for a period of three (3) consecutive years with not more than one-third (1/3) of the commission members' terms to expire each year. The parks and recreation commission shall elect a chairperson and a vice chairperson for a one year term. The parks and recreation commission will meet at the request of the chairperson on a regular basis or may meet from time to time for special meetings as required. If a commission member is absent from three (3) consecutive meetings, that member's position may be declared vacant. Vacancies which may occur in due course shall be filled in like manner for the unexpired portion of the term. (Ord. 2014-11, 4-22-2014)