19-2885. Same; park board; qualifications; terms; appointment; vacancies; compensation.
19-2885
19-2885. Same; park board; qualifications; terms; appointment;
vacancies; compensation.
The governing board of the county park district shall consist of five
(5) 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 selected by said board. The terms of the members of the
park board shall be for three (3) years and until their successors are
appointed and qualified: Provided, That upon the creation of the
district the terms of the members first appointed as hereinafter
provided shall be as follows: Two (2) members shall be appointed for a
term of one (1) year, two (2) members shall be appointed for a term of
two (2) years, and one (1) member shall be appointed for a term of three
(3) years, and thereafter all appointments shall be for a term of three
(3) years.
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. 1963, ch. 193, § 4; June 30.