§ 5. Terms of members; vacancies; expenses.

(A)

Terms of the members of the Commission and the Board shall be for three (3) years or until their successors are appointed. Terms of initial appointees shall be staggered so that one-third ( 1/3 ) of the members shall have terms expiring in each year.

(B)

Members of the Commission and the Board may be appointed to succeed themselves up to a maximum of three (3) full terms. Thereafter, members may be appointed only after they have been off the Commission or Board at least one (1) year.

(C)

The governing body of a municipality or the city may remove any member of the Commission or the Board appointed by it for cause. A vacancy for any reason shall be filled for the unexpired term.

(D)

Members of the Commission or the Board shall not hold an elective office and shall serve without pay. Members may be reimbursed for actual expenses incurred in the performance of their duties from available funds approved in advance.