a) The membership of the Board shall consist of five (5) residents of the City of York appointed by resolution of City Council. The terms of office shall be five (5) years and shall be so fixed that the term of office of one (1) member of a five (5)-member Board shall expire each year. The board shall promptly notify Council of any vacancies which occur. Appointments to fill vacancies shall be only for the unexpired portion of the term. Members of the Board shall hold no other elected or appointed office in the City of York nor shall any member be an employee of the City of York.
b) City Council may appoint by resolution at least one (1) but no more than three (3) residents of the City of York to serve as alternate members of the Board. The term of office of an alternate member shall be three (3) years. When seated pursuant to the provisions of this Ordinance, an alternate shall be entitled to participate in all proceedings and discussions of the Board to the same and full extent as provided by law for Board members, including specifically the right to cast a vote as a voting member during the proceedings, and shall have all the powers and duties set forth in this Act and as otherwise provided by law. Alternates shall hold no other elected or appointed office in the City of York, including service as a member of the Planning Commission or as a Zoning Officer, nor shall any alternate be an employee of the City of York. Any alternate may participate in any proceeding or discussion of the board but shall not be entitled to vote as a member of the board nor be compensated pursuant to this ordinance unless designated as a voting alternate member pursuant to this Ordinance.