Unless otherwise provided by this Charter, all boards and commissions shall be appointed by the council, shall be advisory in character, shall serve without compensation but shall be paid their necessary expenses actually incurred in the discharge of their official duties, and shall have such powers and perform such duties as are provided by this Charter or by ordinance. Initial appointments by the council shall specify the term of office of each individual in order to achieve overlapping tenure and thereafter all appointments shall be for the full term specified. All members shall be subject to removal by the council at its pleasure and at any time without cause. The council shall make appointments to fill vacancies. Each board and commission shall choose its own chairperson and vice-chairperson from its citizens-at-large members and shall adopt its own rules of procedure for the proper conduct of its business. (Ord. No. 87-202, § 33, 11-3-1987)