KRS 269.120

Upon written petition signed by more than one-half (1/2) of the landowners residing within the boundary of the district of the corporation, or their agents, guardians or personal representatives, the county judge/executive of any county in which the corporation exists shall appoint a board of commissioners consisting of three (3) landowners over twenty-five (25) years of age, residing in that county, not interested in the corporation and not owning any land within its district. Each commissioner shall be paid out of the treasury of the corporation not exceeding five dollars ($5) for each day's service.