(A) The Board shall be composed of five members, not more than 2/3 of the members may be of the same political party. All members must be residents of the area served by the Board and in addition must be a customer of the water utilities and receive a monthly bill from the water utilities for water utilities used at his or her personal residence, no more than two members may be non-residents of the city.
(B) To assure professional and diligent oversight of the Utilities service Board, qualifications for appointment shall consider:
(1) Indiana Utility Regulatory commission experience.
(2) Responsible financial experience.
(3) Involvement and experience in community affairs.
(4) Industrial and/or hospital and/or university experience.
(C) The Mayor shall appoint three members of the Board, and the Common Council shall appoint two members. The Mayor shall initially appoint members as follows: One for a term of one year; one for a term of two years; and one for a term of three years. The Council shall initially appoint members as follows: One for a term of two years; and one for a term of four years. If a vacancy or vacancies should occur due to resignation or otherwise, the Mayor or Council, as appropriate, shall appoint a substitute member to complete the term of the vacant appointment. The initial terms shall expire on the first day of January of the first, second, third, or fourth year, respectively, following their appointment. Subsequent terms whether appointed by the mayor or council shall be for a period of four years. The appointing authority of the vacancy shall have the appointment for the replacement person. Appointees may serve no more than two consecutive four year terms. Appointees may be reappointed after an intervening term off of the Board.
(Ord. 27-94, passed 10-25-94; Am. Ord. 16-2006, passed 10-23-06)