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.