Kentucky Revised Statutes Title IX. Counties, Cities, and Other Local Units § 97.120.Appointment of recreational commission; members; terms; removal; vacancies; rules and regulations; revenues; fees; compliance with KRS 65A.010 to 65A.090

(1) In cities of the first class and in cities with populations equal to or greater than twenty thousand (20,000) based upon the most recent federal decennial census, the city recreational committee shall consist of not less than three (3) nor more than seven (7) members, the exact number to be at the discretion of the city legislative body. In cities with populations of less than twenty thousand (20,000) based upon the most recent federal decennial census, the city recreational committee shall consist of three (3) members.

(2) Any member of the commission may be removed by the vote of three-fourths (3/4) of the elected members of the city legislative body. Vacancies shall be filled in the same manner as in the original appointment. The city may require each commissioner to execute a bond in the penal sum of one thousand dollars ($1,000). If the commissioners are required to execute bonds, the bonds shall be approved by the legislative body of the city, and the cost thereof may either be paid by the city or by the commission out of its revenue.

(3) The commission shall provide rules and regulations for the management of the recreational project or projects, and out of the revenue derived from the project or projects it shall pay all operating expenses, provide for necessary repairs and additions, provide a sufficient reserve fund to insure the buildings and improvements against fire and tornado, provide a fund for payment of any incidental or emergency expenses that may arise, and set up a fund to provide for the payment of any debts created in connection with the establishment and maintenance of the project or projects.

(4) The commission may levy and collect fees for the use of or admission to the project or projects and expend or invest the income from the fees for the purposes set forth in this section.

(5) The commission shall comply with the provisions of KRS 65A.010 to 65A.090.