A Board of Zoning Appeals consisting of five (5) electors shall be appointed by the Mayor subject to confirmation by a majority vote of the members of Council.
Of the Board members first appointed by the Mayor, one shall be appointed for a term of five (5) years; one shall be appointed for a term of four (4) years; one shall be appointed for a term of three (3) years; one shall be appointed for a term of two (2) years; and one shall be appointed for a term of one (1) year. Thereafter, appointments shall be made annually at the termination of each member's term of office and each appointment shall be for a term of five (5) years. A vacancy occurring during the term of any member shall be filled for the unexpired term in the manner authorized for an original appointment.