2.95.030 Membership, Composition, Terms of Office.
Members of the Board shall be appointed by the Pierce County Executive and confirmed by a majority of the Pierce County Council, consistent with Pierce County Charter Section 3.30.
The Board shall consist of a minimum of 9 members and a maximum of 15 members. The membership of this Board shall represent Pierce County Cities and Towns, target groups served, and unincorporated areas. Members shall serve without compensation. Terms of office shall be for three years, and limited to two consecutive terms.
After the Board is created, the initial terms of members shall be staggered as follows:
A. Seven members shall be appointed for one year;
B. Seven members shall be appointed for two years; and
C. Seven members shall be appointed for three years.
One-third shall be elected public officials or their representatives, or appointed public officials if elected officials willing to serve cannot be found. At least one-third shall be representative of low-income individuals and families in the neighborhoods served. The remaining one-third shall be officials or members of business, industry, labor, religious, law enforcement, education, or other major community groups.
Applicants shall be selected based upon their qualifications and the needs of the Board to reflect the diverse population of the County, including but not limited to economic status, age, race, gender, geographic areas, and special needs.