Local Government Code § 363.101

Sec. 363.101. BOARD OF DIRECTORS. (a) A district is governed by a board of seven directors appointed in the same manner as provided for the selection of temporary directors under Section 363.052(a). (b) Board members serve staggered two-year terms that expire September 1, except that the initial appointees under this section shall draw lots to determine: (1) the three directors to serve terms that expire on September 1 of the first year following creation of the district; and (2) the four directors to serve terms that expire on September 1 of the second year following creation of the district. (c) Repealed by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1219, Sec. 7(a), eff. Sept. 1, 1999. (d) A vacancy in the office of director shall be filled for the unexpired term in the same manner that the vacant position was originally filled. (e) A member of the board is not liable for civil damages or criminal prosecution for any act performed in good faith in the execution of duties as a board member or for an action taken by the board. Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 23.03(a), eff. Sept. 1, 1997. Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1219, Sec. 7(a), eff. Sept. 1, 1999.