Committee members shall be appointed for terms of three (3) years and shall serve not more than two (2) consecutive three (3) year terms, except that, as to the first appointed members, three (3) shall serve for a term of three (3) years and two (2) for a term of two (2) years, to provide for continuity of experience. Lots shall be drawn at the first meeting of the shade tree committee to determine which of the members shall serve for three (3) years and which shall serve for two (2) years. Thereafter, all appointments to the committee shall be for terms of three (3) years, and the term of each such appointment shall commence immediately upon the termination of the term which is being filled. In the event of a vacancy during a term, the successor member shall be appointed for the unexpired portion of that term. Terms shall expire on December 31. Any member may be removed for cause by the appointing authority. (Ord. 2010-11)