The members of each advisory committee, with the exception of the Mayor's Youth Advisory Council member, shall serve a term of four (4) years commencing February 1 of even numbered years, or until his or her successor is appointed and qualified. The terms of the members of each committee shall be staggered so that at least three (3) committee members are appointed every two (2) years. Vacancies on each committee shall be filled by the Mayor with the approval of the Council. A member may be removed for cause at the request of the Mayor and by a majority vote of the Council, but only after the cause or causes for the removal are presented to the member in writing and the member has an opportunity to be heard before the Council if they so request. If a member is absent from three (3) consecutive meetings without the consent or approval of a majority of the remaining committee members, that person shall be deemed to have resigned as a member and a new member shall be appointed. The Mayor's Youth Advisory Council member shall serve on the appointed committee until removed or replaced by the Mayor with a future member. (Ord. 1666, 10-10-2017)