A. Each board, commission or committee created by the council shall be governed by this chapter unless otherwise provided by ordinance. For the purposes of this chapter, the terms “board,” “commission” and “committee” have identical meanings.

B. Committees formed for a special purpose of limited duration pursuant to ordinance or resolution shall not be subject to the provisions of this chapter relating to term of service or termination. Terms of appointment shall expire upon completion of the special purpose, but shall not exceed three years. (Ord. 10-07 § 2, 2010; prior code § 2.64.010)