2021 Kentucky Revised Statutes Chapter 223 - Sanitarians, water plant operators, and water well construction practices 223.415 Appointments to board -- Meetings -- Payment of expenses.
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223.415 Appointments to board -- Meetings -- Payment of expenses.
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The board shall be appointed by the Governor upon the advice of the secretary after
soliciting recommendations of interested parties. All members of the board shall be
residents of the Commonwealth. The board shall be composed of the following:
(a) A driller who is an active member of both the National Water Well
Association and the Kentucky Water Well Association and whose business is
actively involved in drilling water wells. This member shall serve for an initial
term of three (3) years;
(b) A member who is a representative of the cabinet who shall serve as the
executive secretary and treasurer of the board and shall be responsible for
maintaining records, to serve for an initial term of three (3) years;
(c) A member who is a hydrogeologist or hydrologist from the Kentucky
Geological Survey to serve for an initial term of two (2) years;
(d) Three (3) members who are water well drillers and who are presently in the
business of drilling wells, each representing a different geographic region
within the Commonwealth, to serve for an initial term of two (2) years; and
(e) A member from the public at large, who shall not be in any way connected
with a water well business, to serve for an initial term of two (2) years.
Upon the expiration of the respective terms, each successor shall be appointed in the
same manner as the predecessor for a term of three (3) years.
At the first meeting of the board held in each calendar year, the board shall elect a
chairperson who shall serve for one (1) year. A majority of members shall decide
upon rules of procedure.
The board shall hold as many meetings a year as are necessary to effectuate the
purpose of KRS 223.405 to 223.460, but the board must hold at least quarterly
meetings. Notice of a meeting shall be sent to each member at least ten (10) days
prior to the meeting. Five (5) members shall constitute a quorum. Rules of
procedure adopted by the board may provide for such additional meetings as are
necessary.
The members of the board shall serve without compensation but may be reimbursed
for all actual and necessary expenses incurred while discharging their official duties.
Effective: July 12, 2006
History: Amended 2006 Ky. Acts ch. 26, sec. 2, effective July 12, 2006. -- Created
1984 Ky. Acts ch. 215, sec. 4, effective July 13, 1984.
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