§ 31-30-1105 — Board - fire protection district

(1) In a fire protection district,
the board must consist of the following members:

(a) The board of directors of the fire protection district for terms equal to
their tenure on the fire protection district board;

(b) The treasurer of the board of the fire protection district who shall be
treasurer of the fund for a term equal to the treasurer's tenure on the fire
protection district board; and

(c) (I) Prior to August 15, 2010, two fire department members elected by the
fire department members for two-year terms; except that, at the initial election, one
member shall be elected for two years and one member for one year. In all
subsequent elections, these members shall be elected for two years.

(II) (A) On and after August 15, 2010, two individuals elected from one or
more of the following groups to the extent such groups exist at the time of election:
Fire department members, retired fire department members, or retired fire
department members returned to active service pursuant to section 31-30-1132. All
members in each group existing at the time of election shall be given the
opportunity to vote for the two individuals. The two individuals shall serve for two-year terms; except that, at the initial election, one individual shall be elected for
two years and one individual for one year. In all subsequent elections, these
individuals shall be elected for two years.

(B) Nothing in sub-subparagraph (A) of this subparagraph (II) shall be
construed to limit the term of a board member elected pursuant to subparagraph (I)
of this paragraph (c).

(2) The board shall elect a president and secretary from its members.

(3) The treasurer of the board shall obtain a bond paid from the fund in an
amount determined by the board.

Legislative History

Source: L. 95: Entire part added, p. 1365, � 2, effective June 5. L. 2010: (1)(c) amended, (SB 10-021), ch. 17, p. 80, � 2, effective August 11.