Tex.
Spec. Dist. Local Laws Code Section 8477.051
Governing Body; Terms
(a)
Except as provided by Subsection (b), the district is governed by a board of elected directors qualified to serve under Section 54.102 (Qualifications for Directors), Water Code.(b)
If required under the terms of the agreement, ordinance, or resolution by which a municipality consents to the creation of the district, the board consists of:(1)
four elected directors qualified to serve under Section 54.102 (Qualifications for Directors), Water Code; and(2)
one director appointed by the governing body of the municipality who:(A)
may be a member or other officer of the governing body or an employee of the municipality; and(B)
is not required to be a qualified voter of the district or own land subject to taxation in the district.(c)
The common law doctrine of incompatibility does not disqualify a member or other officer of the governing body or employee of the municipality from being appointed a director by the governing body of a municipality under Subsection (b)(2), and a director appointed to the board may continue to serve in a public office of or be employed by the municipality.(d)
Except as provided by Section 8477.052 (Temporary Directors), directors serve staggered four-year terms. A permanent director may not serve more than two four-year terms.
Source:
Section 8477.051 — Governing Body; Terms, https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/SD/htm/SD.8477.htm#8477.051 (accessed Jun. 5, 2024).
