The authority shall be composed of nine (9) members. One (1) of such members shall
be a trustee, director, officer, or employee of an institution for higher education
if there be such an institution located in the County. The Board shall appoint, for
terms of five (5) years each, a member or members to the authority. Each member should
serve until his or her successor is appointed. The Board shall fill any vacancy for
an unexpired term. A member of the authority shall be eligible for reappointment.
Any member of the authority may be removed by the Board for misfeasance, malfeasance,
or willful neglect of duty. Each member of the authority, before entering upon his
or her duties, shall take and subscribe the oath or affirmation required by the state
constitution. A record of each such oath shall be filed in the office of the department
of state and with the clerk. A member shall receive no compensation for his or her
services, but shall be entitled to necessary expenses incurred while engaged in the
performance of such duties.
