19-2863. Same; governing board's qualifications; terms, appointment; vacancies; compensation. The governing body of the Johnson county park and recreation district shall be a board of park and recreation commissioners which shall consist of seven (7) members who shall be qualified electors of the district and reside therein at the time of appointment and during their terms of office. An ex officio member of the board shall be a member of the board of county commissioners of Johnson county selected by said board of county commissioners. The terms of the park and recreation commissioners shall be for three (3) years and until their successors are appointed and qualified. The board of county commissioners within sixty (60) days after the creation of the district shall appoint the first members of the board and thereafter shall make appointments upon the termination of existing terms. Any vacancy shall be filled by appointment by the board of county commissioners for the unexpired term. All appointments shall be made without regard to political affiliation. No member shall receive any compensation for the performance of his duties as a member.

History: L. 1953, ch. 170, § 5; L. 1961, ch. 151, § 1; L. 1969, ch. 158, § 3; July 1.