(A) The Public Defender Board shall consist of three members:
(1) One member appointed by the County Commissioners; and
(2) Two members from different political parties appointed by majority vote of the Judges who exercise felony or juvenile jurisdiction.
(B) The initial term of the member appointed by the County Board of Commissioners shall expire on January 1, 2018. The initial term of the one member appointed by the judges shall expire on January 1, 2019, and the initial other member appointed by the judges shall expired on January 1, 2020.
(C) After the initial term of each member, appointment shall be for three-year terms. Members of the Public Defender Board shall serve until their successor is appointed. An appointment to fill a vacancy shall be made by the authority appointing the member vacating the position, and shall be for the remainder of the unexpired term.
(D) The following persons shall be ineligible to serve as members of the Public Defender Board: a city, town, or county attorney, a law enforcement officer, a judge, or a court employee.
(E) The Public Defender Board members shall serve without pay, but may receive reimbursement for expenses incurred in connection with the member’s duties if approved by the Public Defender Board.
(F) Two members of the Public Defender Board shall constitute a quorum for the purpose of conducting the business of the Public Defender Board. Decisions of the Public Defender Board shall be approved by a majority of the members present.
(G) The Public Defender Board shall meet at least quarterly, or upon call of its Chairperson or any two members of the Public Defender Board.
(H) The Public Defender Board shall elect its Chairperson by a majority vote of the Board.
(Ord. 2016-30, passed - -)