Sec. 2. (a) There is created a nine (9) member special funds board of managers (referred to as the "board of managers" in this chapter) whose purpose is to promote the development and growth of the convention and visitor industry in the county.
(b) The mayor of the second class city shall appoint three (3) individuals to serve as members of the board of managers. One (1) of those appointees shall be a representative of the city's business community, and no more than two (2) of those appointees may be members of the same political party. The mayor of the third class city shall appoint three (3) individuals to serve as members of the board of managers. One (1) of those appointees shall be a representative of the city's business community, and no more than two (2) of the appointees may be members of the same political party. The county commissioners shall appoint three (3) individuals to serve as members of the board of managers. No more than two (2) of the appointees may be members of the same political party. All individuals appointed to the board of managers must have been residents of the county for at least two (2) years immediately prior to their appointment.
(c) All terms of membership begin on January 15 and continue for two (2) years until a successor is appointed. A member whose term expires may be reappointed to serve another term. If a vacancy occurs in the board of managers, the original appointing officer or authority shall appoint a replacement to serve the remainder of the two (2) year term.
(d) A member of the board of managers may be removed for cause by the appointing officer or authority.
(e) Each member of the board of managers shall, before beginning the duties of the office, take an oath of office to be endorsed upon the member's certificate of appointment, which certificate shall be filed with the clerk of the circuit court of the county.
(f) Members of the board of managers may not receive a salary, but are entitled to reimbursement for expenses necessarily incurred in the performance of their duties.
As added by Acts 1978, P.L.49, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.109-1987, SEC.1.
Structure Indiana Code
Article 9. Innkeeper's Taxes; Other Local Taxes
Chapter 6. Laporte County Innkeeper's Tax
6-9-6-1. Application of Chapter
6-9-6-2. Special Funds Board of Managers; Creation
6-9-6-3. Meetings; Officers; Rules; Quorum
6-9-6-4. Funds; Deposit; Audit
6-9-6-6. Tax on Lodgings; Collection