Sec. 150-15. Board of managers; election; organization; salary.

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(a)The community building or buildings, if authorized at an election, shall be under the care and supervision of a board of managers. The board of managers shall consist of 3 persons who are registered to vote from a residence in the township. Each member of the board of managers may be paid a salary not to exceed $25 per day or $500 per year, as determined by the township board, for attendance at township meetings and business travel pertaining to official duties.

(b)The first board of managers shall be elected at the regular election at which the referendum for the first issue of bonds for the establishment of a community building or buildings is authorized by the voters. Three managers shall be elected at the time of the regular township election provided in the general election law and until their successors are elected and qualified.

(c)Candidates for the board of managers shall be nominated by a petition signed by 10 registered voters of the township and filed with the township clerk within the time prescribed by the general election law. The township clerk shall certify the names of the candidates to the proper election authorities. The election shall be conducted in the manner prescribed by the general election law. The 3 candidates receiving the highest number of votes, respectively, shall be declared elected and shall assume the duties of their office on the first Monday of the month following their election.

(d)Within 10 days after assuming office, the board of managers shall meet and organize. One member shall be elected chairman and one member shall be elected clerk of the board. A majority of the board shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. If a vacancy occurs on the board, the vacancy shall be filled by the remaining managers within 60 days by the appointment of a person who is qualified to be a manager. The person appointed shall serve the remainder of the unexpired term.