What are the terms and appointments of recreation commission board member?
• Recreation commission’s are made up of five members for a term of four years. • If it is an independent recreation commission the governing body of the city or school will appoint four board members and the fifth member is appointed by the other four appointed members. • If a joint recreation commission, the city appoints two residents of the city and the school district shall appoint two residents of the school district. Those four members shall, in turn, appoint a fifth board member. • Appointments are for staggered terms. • After initial appointment, the term shall be for four years. • There is no statutory limit for term limits. (may be addressed by individual commission’s by-laws) • Vacancies – successors shall be selected in the same manner for an unexpired term of the member vacating the position.
