The term of each member is three years. The terms of initial appointments shall be staggered so that, as nearly as possible, a pro rata number of members shall be appointed for each year during the regular term of office established for the members. The regular term shall, unless otherwise specified by ordinance, commence on January 1st of the year of appointment and shall expire on December 31st of the year the term expires. [Ord. 98-02 §8, 1998; Ord. 87-29-O §3, 1987. Formerly §2.39.050].