Section 36-7.5-7-9 - Establishment of Lake County convention center authority; appointment of members; terms(a) If a proposal is approved under section 8 of this chapter, following the approval of the proposal, the Lake County convention center authority is established for the purpose of holding an equal share of ownership of the Lake County convention and event center with the entity whose proposal is approved and for providing general oversight of the upkeep, improvements, and management team as outlined in the accepted proposal. Subject to subsection (e), the convention center authority consists of seven (7) members, appointed as follows: (1) Three (3) members appointed by the entity whose proposal is approved under section 8 of this chapter.(2) Three (3) members appointed by the Lake County board of commissioners.(3) One (1) member appointed by the governor. Individuals appointed to the convention center authority must have professional experience in commercial facility management.
(b) The term of office for a member of the board is two (2) years. The term begins July 1 of the year in which the member is appointed and ends on June 30 of the second year following the member's appointment. A member may be reappointed after the member's term has expired.(c) A vacancy in membership must be filled in the same manner as the original appointment. Appointments made to fill a vacancy that occurs before the expiration of a term are for the remainder of the unexpired term.(d) The member appointed under subsection (a)(3) shall serve as the chairperson of the convention center authority. The convention center authority shall meet at the call of the chairperson.(e) An individual may not be appointed to the convention center authority if the individual is a party to a contract or agreement with the entity whose proposal is approved, is employed by the entity whose proposal is approved, or otherwise has a direct or indirect financial interest in the entity whose proposal is approved under this chapter.Added by P.L. 195-2023,SEC. 7, eff. 7/1/2023.