§ 270-208. Membership; terms of office.  


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  • A. 
    The Council shall consist of seven members, all of whom shall be appointed by the Town Board of the Town of Rotterdam and who shall serve at its pleasure. Persons residing within the Town of Rotterdam who are interested in the improvement and preservation of our environment shall be eligible for appointment as a member of the Council. Vacancies on the Council shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment, except that a vacancy occurring other than by the expiration of term of office shall be filled only for the remainder of the unexpired term. Three of the members appointed shall hold office for a term of one year; the second four members appointed shall hold office for a term of two years; the successors of all seven initial appointees shall be appointed for full terms of two years.
    B. 
    The Town Engineer, or anyone designated by the Town Engineer, shall be an ex officio, nonvoting member.