§ 6-9-6-2 — Special funds board of managers; creation

(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.