Unless otherwise specified by statute or ordinance, the following shall apply with regard to the terms of members of boards, commissions, and committees under this chapter:
A.
The last day of a term expiring in any given year shall be the day immediately preceding the third Tuesday in April.
B.
The first day of a term commencing in any given year shall be the third Tuesday in April.
C.
Any member whose term has expired shall continue in office until a successor is appointed. Once a successor is appointed, the successor shall serve for the remainder of the new term.
D.
In the event of a vacancy in an unexpired term, a new member shall be appointed through the normal procedures for the particular board, commission or committee and shall serve for the unexpired portion of the term.