Board Members

The Commissioners of North Utility District of Rhea County are appointed by the Rhea County Executive to serve 4 year terms.  

Upon the expiration of term of an incumbent commissioner, the utility district's board must certify a list to the county executive of three (3) nominees who are willing to fill the position.  The utility district's board must have this list certified and submitted to the county executive no later than 30 days before the expiration of the incumbent commissioner's term of office.   

Upon the death, resignation, disability, or forfeiture of office of a sitting commissioner the utility district's board must certify a list to the county executive of three (3) nominees who are willing to fill the position  The utility district's board must have this list certified and submitted to the county executive within 60 days after the occurrence of the vacancy. 

The county executive has 21 days to select the replacement commissioner or reject all of them. In the latter case the board must submit another three new candidates and the same process occurs. If a third round of three new candidates is required the county executive must either select one or then the county legislative body must appoint a commissioner from any of the three lists of nominees previously submitted.