The local Finance Board in the Division of Local Government Services in the Department of Community Affairs shall consist hereafter of the Director of the Division of Local Government Services as chairman and seven members appointed by the Governor by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. Except as otherwise provided by law, all appointments shall be for 5 years. In case of a vacancy by reason of expiration of term or otherwise the appointment shall be for the remainder of the unexpired term.
N.J.S. § 52:27D-18.1