Special funds board of managers; creation
Sec. 2. (a) There is created a nine (9) member special funds board
of managers (referred to as the "board of managers" in this chapter)
whose purpose is to promote the development and growth of the
convention and visitor industry in the county.
(b) The mayor of the second class city shall appoint three (3)
individuals to serve as members of the board of managers. One (1)
of those appointees shall be a representative of the city's business
community, and no more than two (2) of those appointees may be
members of the same political party. The mayor of the third class city
shall appoint three (3) individuals to serve as members of the board
of managers. One (1) of those appointees shall be a representative
of the city's business community, and no more than two (2) of the
appointees may be members of the same political party. The county
commissioners shall appoint three (3) individuals to serve as members
of the board of managers. No more than two (2) of the appointees
may be members of the same political party. All individuals appointed
to the board of managers must have been residents of the county for
at least two (2) years immediately prior to their appointment.
(c) All terms of membership begin on January 15 and continue for
two (2) years until a successor is appointed. A member whose term
expires may be reappointed to serve another term. If a vacancy
occurs in the board of managers, the original appointing officer or
authority shall appoint a replacement to serve the remainder of the
two (2) year term.
(d) A member of the board of managers may be removed for
cause by the appointing officer or authority.
(e) Each member of the board of managers shall, before beginning
the duties of the office, take an oath of office to be endorsed upon the
member's certificate of appointment, which certificate shall be filed
with the clerk of the circuit court of the county.
(f) Members of the board of managers may not receive a salary,
but are entitled to reimbursement for expenses necessarily incurred
in the performance of their duties.
As added by Acts 1978, P.L.49, SEC.1. Amended by
P.L.109-1987, SEC.1.
Last modified: May 28, 2006