The committee shall consist of nine members who are not elected officials or employees of the city. The mayor shall appoint committee members, subject to confirmation by the council. A vacancy in membership shall be filled for the unexpired portion of the member’s term as soon as practical through a process substantially similar to the process used for the original appointments. [BC 2.03.370, added by Ordinance No. 4621, 10/8/13; amended by Ordinance No. 4810, 8/17/21]