The members of the board of directors of the District (the "Board") shall be recommended by the Executive consistent with the procedures and criteria set forth in chapter 2.03 Snohomish County Code, and appointed by the Council, as required by the County PFD Act. The Board shall consist of five members. The members of the Board shall be selected and appointed by the Council to reflect the interests of cities and towns in the county, as well as the unincorporated area of the county. The members shall serve four-year terms. Of the initial members, two shall be appointed for two-year terms, and the remainder shall be appointed for four-year terms.

If it is determined by the Council for any reason that any or all of the Board members should be removed from office, the Council may by motion approved by two-thirds of the Council remove that Board member(s) from office. The term of any Board member removed pursuant to this section shall expire when the removal motion takes effect. Vacancies shall be filled by appointment by the Council, and the person appointed to fill a vacancy shall serve for the remainder of the unexpired term of the office for the position to which he or she was appointed.

All corporate powers of the District shall be exercised by or under the authority of the Board; and the business, property and affairs of the District shall be managed under the direction of the Board, except as may be otherwise provided for by law, herein or in the Charter. (Added by Ord. 01-041, June 27, 2001, Eff date July 8, 2001; Amended by Ord. 02-066, Nov. 4, 2002, Eff date Nov. 15, 2002).