19-2863


Chapter 19.--COUNTIES AND COUNTY OFFICERS


Article 28.--PARKS, MUSEUMS, LAKES AND RECREATIONAL GROUNDS

     
19-2863.   Same; governing board's qualifications; terms, appointment;
vacancies; compensation.

The governing body of the Johnson county park and recreation district
shall be a board of park and recreation commissioners which shall consist
of seven (7) members who shall be qualified electors of the district and
reside therein at the time of appointment and during their terms of office.
An ex officio member of the board shall be a member of the board of county
commissioners of Johnson county selected by said board of county
commissioners. The terms of the park and recreation commissioners shall be
for three (3) years and until their successors are appointed and qualified.
The board of county commissioners within sixty (60) days after the creation
of the district shall appoint the first members of the board and thereafter
shall make appointments upon the termination of existing terms. Any vacancy
shall be filled by appointment by the board of county commissioners for the
unexpired term. All appointments shall be made without regard to political
affiliation. No member shall receive any compensation for the performance
of his duties as a member.

     
History:   L. 1953, ch. 170, § 5; L. 1961, ch. 151, § 1; L. 1969,
ch. 158, § 3; July 1.