(A) The County Public Defender Board shall consist of three members: One member appointed by the County Board of Commissioners; and 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 2, 2000. The initial term of one member appointed by the judges shall expire on January 2, 2001, and the initial term of the other member appointed by the judges shall expire on January 2, 2002.
(C) (1) After the initial term of each member, appointments shall be for three-year terms.
(2) Members of the County Public Defender Board shall serve until his or her successor is appointed.
(3) 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 County Public Defender Board: A city, town, or county attorney; a law enforcement officer; a judge; or a court employee.
(E) The County 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 County Public Defender Board.
(F) Two members of the County Public Defender Board shall constitute a quorum for the purpose of conducting the business of the Board. Decisions of the County Public Defender Board shall be approved by a majority of the members present.
(G) The County Public Defender Board shall meet at least quarterly or upon call of its Chairperson, or any two members of the County Public Defender Board.
(H) The County Public Defender Board shall elect its Chairperson by a majority vote of the Board.
(Ord. 99-3, passed 5-19-1999)