A. The diversity advisory board shall consist of fifteen members who reflect the diverse community that is Everett, which includes such diversities as race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, age, physical abilities, religious beliefs, political beliefs and other ideologies.

B. The mayor shall appoint the fifteen members with approval by city council. The members of the board shall serve four-year terms beginning October 1, 2007, except that the first fifteen members shall be appointed for different terms as follows: