While participation must be open to any citizen of voting age, the advisory nature of the council and the prohibitive costs prevent extension council elections from being held along with other county elections. It is recommended that in addition to any voting method used, a ballot box be maintained in all county offices during election week. This permits any citizen desiring to vote to cast a ballot. Councils should make every effort to increase public awareness of elections. Organization of Councils Council members assume their duties on March 1 unless appointed to fill an unexpired term.
All terms are for a two-year period.
No member may serve more that two successive terms, but may be re-elected or appointed after a lapse of one year. Vacancies in appointed membership are filed in the same manner as the original appointment. Council officers take the oath of persons holding public office. These documents must be filed with the county clerk. The council sets the date for its annual meeting.