Jackson County fair board can hire staff with county approval

The fair board can make contracts for the county fair and fair facilities and hire staff with county supervisors’ approval. These powers cover Jackson County’s fair and fair facilities. The fair board can direct employees and dismiss staff for poor performance or other good cause. County supervisors must approve staff hiring and facility-use rules before the fair board can enforce those rules. Advisory or administrative staff must be selected equally from each supervisor’s district. The law took effect upon passage.

County supervisors may fund fair activities, and the fair board may operate concessions, collect fees, and rent facilities. County funding can support fairs, the farmers’ market, related activities, and fairground facilities. Concessions include snacks and soft drinks. County supervisors decide whether to provide funding and how much to provide. Facility rentals must serve purposes set by county supervisors. Money set aside from the county general fund must be used only for purposes allowed by this law.

The fair board must describe fairground activities each year and may recommend fairground uses and improvements to county supervisors. The annual statement covers the Jackson County Fair or other activities at the fairgrounds. Advice can cover large events, promotions, and further development of the grounds. The detailed statement is required annually.