The board shall consist of 9 voting members appointed by the Mayor and approved by the City Council with the following representation: at least 5 members must be City of Phillipsburg residents, up to 4 members may reside outside of Phillipsburg city limits but must reside in Phillips County, and at least 2 members must represent senior citizen activities. Members serve for a term of 3 years beginning May 1 on the year of appointment.