Board - fire protection district.

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(1) In a fire protection district, the board must consist of the following members:

  1. The board of directors of the fire protection district for terms equal to their tenure onthe fire protection district board;

  2. The treasurer of the board of the fire protection district who shall be treasurer of thefund for a term equal to the treasurer's tenure on the fire protection district board; and

  3. (I) Prior to August 15, 2010, two fire department members elected by the fire department members for two-year terms; except that, at the initial election, one member shall be elected for two years and one member for one year. In all subsequent elections, these members shall be elected for two years.

(II) (A) On and after August 15, 2010, two individuals elected from one or more of the following groups to the extent such groups exist at the time of election: Fire department members, retired fire department members, or retired fire department members returned to active service pursuant to section 31-30-1132. All members in each group existing at the time of election shall be given the opportunity to vote for the two individuals. The two individuals shall serve for two-year terms; except that, at the initial election, one individual shall be elected for two years and one individual for one year. In all subsequent elections, these individuals shall be elected for two years.

(B) Nothing in sub-subparagraph (A) of this subparagraph (II) shall be construed to limit the term of a board member elected pursuant to subparagraph (I) of this paragraph (c).

  1. The board shall elect a president and secretary from its members.

  2. The treasurer of the board shall obtain a bond paid from the fund in an amountdetermined by the board.

Source: L. 95: Entire part added, p. 1365, § 2, effective June 5. L. 2010: (1)(c) amended, (SB 10-021), ch. 17, p. 80, § 2, effective August 11.


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