It is hereby established a Board of Fire and Police Commissioners, as is provided by statute. The President with consent of the Board of Trustees shall appoint a Board of Fire and Police Commissioners, which shall consist of three members, whose terms of office shall be three consecutive years, or until their respective successors are appointed and have qualified. No such appointment, however, shall be made by any President within the 30 days before the expiration of his or her term of office.
(Prior Code, § 5-401)