(1) The board shall consist of at least sixteen (16) appointed members, excluding ex officio members. The board, through its bylaws, may provide for a greater number of appointed members. The appointed members shall be appointed by the mayor, subject to confirmation by a majority of the urban county council members. The appointed members of the board shall be selected because of their demonstrated sincere interest in the purpose of the CASA program and a commitment to further the program's mission and goals. Appointed members shall serve a term of four (4) years from the date of appointment, provided that the terms of those originally appointed shall be staggered in the manner required by section 7.02 of the Urban County Charter. Vacancies shall be filled for the unexpired term in the manner prescribed for the original appointment.
(2) The ex officio members shall consist of the commissioner of social services; the Fayette County Attorney; and the head of the Crimes Against Children Unit of the division of police. The ex officio members may select a designee authorized to represent them on the board. Neither the ex officio members nor their designees shall be voting members of the board. The division of police, department of social services and the department of law shall provide staff and assistance to the board as needed. Board members shall receive no compensation for their services.
(Ord. No. 58-94, § 1, 4-14-94; Ord. No. 63-2006, § 2, 3-9-06; Ord. No. 81-2011, § 1, 6-23-11)