10.—(1) The selection panel must make the appointment of every Member who is to hold office under article 4(a) not later than two months before the date on which the Member is to take office.
(2) The harbour master holds office as a Member so long as the harbour master remains in office as harbour master.
(3) The Clerk holds office as a Member so long as the Clerk remains in office as Clerk.
(4) Subject to article 8 and Schedule 3, each Member appointed under article 4(a) (unless such Member dies, resigns, ceases to be a member in accordance with article 6, or is disqualified) holds office for a term of three years from 1st March following the date on which that Member is appointed.
(5) Each Member appointed under article 4(a) is eligible for reappointment unless such Member has held office for three consecutive terms.