The Minor Subdivision Committee shall consist of at least three Planning Board members, who shall be appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the Planning Board Chairperson.

All appointments of members, except to fill vacancies, shall take effect upon the first of January of each year, for the length of his/her official tenure as a member of the Planning Board. If a vacancy shall occur otherwise other than by an expiration of term, it shall be filled by appointment, as above provided, for the unexpired term.