(1) There is hereby created a Board of Adjustment which shall consist of five (5) members, each to be appointed by the Mayor with the advice and consent of the Municipal Council for a term of five (5) years; provided, that the terms of the members of the first Board so appointed shall be such that the term of one (1) member shall expire each year.

(2) Any member may be removed for cause by the Mayor upon written charges and after public hearings, if such public hearing is requested.

(3) The Mayor with the advice and consent of the Municipal Council shall fill any vacancy for the unexpired term of any member whose term becomes vacant.

(4) The Mayor may appoint up to two (2) alternate members to the board with the advice and consent of the Municipal Council.