The Rocky River Beautification Committee shall be composed of residents appointed by the Mayor from a list of volunteers with a maximum of eighteen (18) persons to serve three-year terms, six persons to serve for one year in the initial term, six persons to serve for two years in the initial term and six persons to serve for three years in the initial term, each serving for a maximum of six consecutive years. In addition to the above-captioned eighteen appointed members, the Mayor shall appoint one alternate member to serve upon the absence or request of a regular member. When the alternate member replaces a regular member, he/she shall be a voting member.