The Mayor shall notify all appointees of their appointment. The terms of such Boardmembers first appointed shall be for one, two, three, four, and five years, respectively, from the first day of the month in which appointed. In the event of a vacancy and also within 30 days after the expiration of the term of office of any Boardmember, a successor shall be appointed by the Council. All vacancies shall be filled for the unexpired term only and all other appointments shall be for a term of five years, to commence on the date following the scheduled expiration date of the previous term. The Water Board shall have power to adopt bylaws, rules and regulations for its own government. Any Boardmember shall be eligible for reappointment upon the expiration of his or her term. The Boardmembers shall each receive compensation for their services at the rate of $50 per meeting attended, not to exceed $150 per month, and in addition, shall be reimbursed for any and all actual expenses incurred in the performance of duties as ordered by the Water Board.(Ord. 1317, passed 6-11-01)