The term of a member of the Council is 3 years. The terms of the members are staggered as required by the terms provided for members of the Council on October 1, 2001. At the end of a term, a member continues to serve until a successor is appointed and qualifies. 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. A member may not serve consecutively more than two 3-year terms. Any member who fails to attend at least 50 percent of the regularly scheduled meetings during any 12-month period shall be considered to have resigned.