(A) A Park and Recreation Board shall be created composed of:
(1) Two members appointed by the judge of the circuit court.
(2) One member appointed by the County Commissioners.
(3) Two members appointed by the County Council.
(B) Members appointed under divisions (A)(1), (2) and (3) of this section shall be appointed on the basis of their interest in and knowledge of parks and recreation but no more than one member appointed under divisions (A)(1) and (3) shall be affiliated with the same political party.
(C) The extension agent shall serve as an ex officio board member.
(D) Ex officio board members have all the rights of regular members, including the right to vote.
(E) Upon establishment of the Board, the terms of members shall be as follows:
(1) The appointments by the circuit court judge shall be one- and three-year terms respectively.
(2) The appointment by the County Commissioners shall be for a two-year term.
(3) The appointments by the County Council shall be for two- and four-year terms respectively.
(F) As a term expires, each new appointment shall be for a four-year term. All terms shall expire on the first Monday in January, but a member shall continue in office until his or her successor is appointed. The appointing authorities shall make initial appointments within 90 days after the creation of the Department. If an appointment for any new term is not made by the first Monday in April, the incumbent shall serve another term. If a vacancy on the Board occurs, the appointing authority shall appoint a person to serve for the remainder of the unexpired term.
(CC Ord. passed 11-20-82)