§9–704.

    (a)    Notwithstanding § 4–302 of this article, the board of appeals consists of five regular members and one alternate member.

    (b)    (1)    The term of a member of the board of appeals is 3 years.

        (2)    The terms of the members of the board of appeals shall be staggered.

        (3)    At the end of a term, a member continues to serve until a successor is appointed and qualifies.

        (4)    A member who is appointed after a term has begun serves only for the rest of the term and until a successor is appointed and qualifies.