1. There is hereby created a Civil Service Board to consist of five (5) residents, citizens and electors of the City to be appointed by the City Council, to serve (3)-year staggered terms to be fixed by the Council.

2. In the event of a vacancy, the vacancy shall be filled through an appointment by the Mayor for the unexpired term, subject to the approval of the Council. Not more than three (3) of the members shall be adherents of the same political party, and no member shall hold any other salaried public office.

3. Three (3) Board members shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of Business. Any Board member who fails to attend meetings of the Board in accordance with attendance standards set by the Council for City boards and commissions may be removed from his/her membership by the Council.