The term of office of each member of the parks and recreation commission shall be
four years. All terms shall begin January 1st and end on December 31st. In order to
establish staggered terms of office, of the members first appointed, two members shall
be appointed for one-year terms, two members shall be appointed for two-year terms,
and three members shall be appointed for three-year terms. If a vacancy shall occur
other than by expiration, it shall be filled by appointment for the unexpired portion
of the term, subject to the city council's discretion to leave the seat vacant in
order to allow the size of the commission to be five or six members pursuant to Section
2-7-25. Upon expiration of such designated terms, successors shall be appointed for
full four-year terms as provided above. If the city council determines to allow the
commission to be five or six members in size, the terms in office of the members shall,
to the extent practical, be staggered according to a system that avoids having more
than half of the commissioners' terms expire concurrently. Each member, unless sooner
terminated, shall serve until his or her successor is appointed and qualified.
