The Board of the Commission shall consist of three (3) residents of the City of Ripley appointed by the City Council of the City of Ripley. One (1) member shall serve for a term of one (1) year from January 1, 2002. One member shall serve for a term of three (3) years from January 1, 2002. One (1) member shall serve for a term of five (5) years from January 1, 2002. At the conclusion of the term appointment of each member of the Commission, the City Council of the City of Ripley shall appoint a successor for a term of five (5) years.
No more than two-thirds of the total number of members of the Board of each Commission shall be from the same political party and no member of any such Board shall hold any office (other than the office of notary public) or employment under the United States of America, the State of West Virginia, any county or political subdivision thereof, or any political party. All members of any Board shall be residents of the Municipality for which appointed. No member of any Board shall receive any compensation for his services as such, but each member shall be reimbursed by the Commission for any reasonable and necessary expenses actually incurred in the discharge of his duties as a member of the Board.
(2-5-02)