Sec. 4.2. (a) This section applies if an ordinance is:
(1) adopted creating a county department under section 3.1(d) of this chapter; or
(2) amended by the county fiscal body as to the composition of the county board as set forth in section 3.1(e) of this chapter.
(b) The county board shall be appointed as follows:
(1) The county executive shall appoint two (2) members. The members must be affiliated with different political parties.
(2) The county fiscal body shall appoint two (2) members. The members must be affiliated with different political parties.
(c) The creating ordinance may provide for one (1) other elected county official to appoint one (1) member to the county board that is in addition to the members provided for under subsection (b). However, the elected county official may not appoint a member of the county fiscal body or the county executive to serve on the board as provided in subsection (g).
(d) The creating ordinance may also provide for:
(1) the county cooperative extension coordinator;
(2) the county extension educator; or
(3) a member selected by the board of supervisors of a soil and water conservation district;
to serve as an ex officio member of the county board in addition to the members provided for under subsections (b) and (c).
(e) The creating ordinance described in this section may not permit:
(1) the appointment of an additional member to the county board by either the county executive or the county fiscal body; or
(2) the delegation of an additional appointment to the county board by either the county executive or the county fiscal body by an additional member who serves under subsection (d)(1) through (d)(3).
(f) All members:
(1) appointed under this section constitute the county board; and
(2) have the same rights, including the right to vote.
A vacancy in the seat of a member shall be filled by the appointing authority.
(g) A municipal executive, a member of a county fiscal body, a member of the county executive, or a member of the municipal fiscal body may not serve on a board.
As added by P.L.75-2019, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.156-2020, SEC.150.
Structure Indiana Code
Article 10. Recreation, Culture, and Community Facilities
Chapter 3. General Park and Recreation Law
36-10-3-1. Application of Chapter
36-10-3-4. Municipal Parks and Recreation Board; Members; Appointing Authorities
36-10-3-4.1. Town Board; Waiver of Requirements
36-10-3-4.2. County Board; Membership
36-10-3-5. Board of Park and Recreation; Initial Appointments; Vacancy
36-10-3-6. Board Member; Removal; Procedure
36-10-3-7. Board of Park and Recreation; Advisory Member
36-10-3-8. Board of Park and Recreation; Regular and Special Meetings; Election of Officers; Quorum
36-10-3-9. Board of Park and Recreation; Compensation
36-10-3-10. Board of Park and Recreation; Duties
36-10-3-11. Board of Park and Recreation; Powers
36-10-3-13. Superintendent of Parks and Recreation; Appointment; Qualifications; Incumbents
36-10-3-14. Superintendent of Parks and Recreation; Duties
36-10-3-15. Assistant Superintendent of Parks and Recreation; Appointment; Qualifications; Duties
36-10-3-16. Officers' and Employees' Bonds and Crime Policies
36-10-3-17. Advisory Council and Special Committees; Composition; Selection; Duties; Reports
36-10-3-18. Gifts, Donations, and Subsidies; Approval; Disposition
36-10-3-20. Special Nonreverting Capital Fund; Purposes; Withdrawals
36-10-3-21. Cumulative Building Fund; Establishment; Levy of Tax; Collection of Tax
36-10-3-22. Fees for Particular Activities; Special Funds; Deposits; Withdrawals
36-10-3-24. Bonds; Purpose; Denominations; Interest Exempt From Taxation; Limitations
36-10-3-25. Bonds; Notice; Hearing; Ordinance Approving Issue
36-10-3-26. Bonds; Disposition of Proceeds
36-10-3-27. Levy of Special Tax on Real and Personal Property; Park District Bond Fund
36-10-3-29. Joint Department of Parks and Recreation; Creation; Eligibility; Agreement; Amendments
36-10-3-31. Joint Board of Parks and Recreation; Budget Request; Disposition of Money Appropriated
36-10-3-33. Extension of Service to Unincorporated Area; Request; Petition
36-10-3-40. Issuance of Bonds Payable From County Innkeeper's Tax
36-10-3-41. Approval of Bond Issuance by County Council; Reduction of Innkeeper's Tax Rate
36-10-3-42. Hearing; Appropriation of Proceeds; Sale
36-10-3-43. Certification of Debt Service Schedule; Time for Retirement of Bonds
36-10-3-45. Sections Not to Be Repealed During Period of Outstanding Bonds