(a) Each member of the subregional board serves a staggered term of two years. Eight of the terms begin on July 1 of odd-numbered years, and seven terms begin on July 1 of even-numbered years.
(b) The term of a member does not end because of a reapportionment under Section 452.577, and the board shall have a plan for filling vacancies after a reapportionment to ensure that each municipality maintains the representation to which it is entitled.
(c) The governing body of a principal municipality may not limit the number of terms that members of the board may serve.