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(a) The county judge shall appoint three (3) members to an abandoned cemetery registration board if:
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(1) At least ten (10) qualified voters within the county petition the county judge to provide minimum maintenance for a specific abandoned cemetery; and
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(2) In the case of private property, the property owner agrees in writing that the abandoned cemetery may be accessed for minimum maintenance.
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(b) Each member shall be a real property owner in the county.
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(c)
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(1) The initial board members shall be appointed to serve for terms of one (1) year, two (2) years, and three (3) years.
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(2) The length of the term of each member shall be determined by the county judge when making the appointment.
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(d) As the terms of the board members expire, the county judge shall appoint successor board members to hold office for a term of three (3) years.
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(e) The county judge may reappoint a board member whose term is expiring.
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(f) If a vacancy occurs before a board member’s term expires, the county judge shall appoint a new member to complete the term.
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(g) Members of the board shall serve without pay or other compensation for their services.
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(h)
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(1) The board shall select one (1) of the board members as chair.
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(2) The chair shall serve at the pleasure of the board.
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