KRS 216.325: Terms of members -- Vacancies.

(1) One-third (1/3) of those persons first appointed to the board shall serve for a term of

two (2) years, one-third (1/3) for a term of three (3) years, one -third (1/3) for a term

of four (4) years. Where the board consists of a number not divisible by three (3),

one-third (1/3) of the next higher number divisible by three (3), shall serve for a

term of two (2) years, one-third (1/3) for a term of three (3) years and the remaining

number shall serve for a term of four (4) years. Thereafter, as their terms expi re,

their successors shall be appointed in the same manner, but for a term of four (4)

years each. The members shall hold office until their respective successors are

appointed and qualified. No member of the board shall serve more than two (2)

successive four (4) year terms.

(2) Any vacancy occurring in the terms of office of members shall be filled for the

unexpired term by the fiscal court by appointment for each county in which the

vacancy occurred; or by the board by appointment on recommendation of th e

secretary of two (2) names for each vacancy which occurs for members of the

district at large.