(1) The term of each council member is four years, unless the term is earlier terminated by:

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     (1)(a) the authority that designated the member;
     (1)(b) the member ceasing to hold the office that qualified the member for membership; or
     (1)(c) voluntary resignation.
(2) A member whose term has expired may continue, for not more than four months, to serve as a council member until a successor is selected and approved.
(3) Council members may serve for more than one successive term.
(4) When a vacancy occurs in the membership for any reason, the replacement shall be appointed for a full term that commences on the date of council approval. The vacancy shall be filled according to the provisions of Section 67-5a-1.
(5) The council shall elect by a majority vote one of its members as chair at its first meeting and then annually.