(A) The Board shall consist of three members appointed in a manner consistent with IC 33-40-7-3: one member appointed by the County Commissioners; one member appointed by majority vote of the judges who exercise felony or juvenile jurisdiction; and one member appointed by the Indiana public defender commission who must be a resident of the county or region managing the public defender's office.
(B) After the initial term of each member, appointment shall be for three-year terms. Members of the 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.
(C) The following persons shall be ineligible to serve as members of the Board: a city, town or county attorney; a law enforcement officer; a judge; a court employee; an attorney who provides representation to indigent persons in the county or region managed by the public defender board; an employee of the department of child services; or an employee of any of the individuals described in this division (C).
(D) Board members shall serve without pay but may receive reimbursement for expenses incurred in connection with the member's duties if approved by the Board.
(E) Two members of the Board shall constitute a quorum for the purpose of conducting the business of the Board. Decisions of the Board shall be approved by a majority of the members present.
(F) The Board shall meet at least quarterly or upon call of its chairperson or any two members of the Board.
(G) The Board shall elect its chairperson by a majority of the Board.
(Ord. 2003-45-CM, passed 11-13-03; Am. Ord. 2023-07-CM, passed 4-4-23)