There is hereby created a zoning board of adjustment consisting of five (5) members, citizens of the city, each to be appointed by the mayor with the approval of the city council for a term of three (3) years. Vacancies shall be filled by the appointing authority for the unexpired term of any member whose term becomes vacant. For the first appointment under the provisions of this section, however, one member shall be appointed for a term of one year; two (2) members shall be appointed for a term of two (2) years; and two (2) members shall be appointed for a term of three (3) years. All appointments thereafter shall be for a term of three (3) years. Not less than two (2) members shall be appointed from the membership of the city council. The board shall elect a chairman from its membership to serve for a term of one year. (Ord. 726, 1-15-2008)