The membership of each committee established under this Chapter shall be appointed by the Mayor, subject to the approval of the City Council. The committee members shall receive no compensation. Such committees shall consist of a definite number of members, but in no case shall the number be fewer than three (3) nor greater than nine (9). If the committee being created is a standing committee the terms of the committee shall be four (4) year staggered terms. The resolution creating a committee shall specify the number of members, the position and the length and termination date of each term. If appointed by the City Council, committee members may serve successive terms. If possible and appropriate, membership should be selected to reflect various occupations, businesses, trades and professions. (1995 Code)