48-5907

48-5907. District board of directors; term; vacancy; expenses

A. The district board of directors shall consist of at least three persons as provided in the preliminary general plan for the district. Except for the initial members of the board of directors whose terms shall be staggered, members of the district board of directors shall be elected to a four year term of office with the term of office beginning on a date after the official canvass of elections and as provided in the preliminary general plan.

B. If a vacancy occurs in the district board as prescribed by section 38-291, the vacancy shall be filled by appointment made by the remaining members of the district board. A person who is appointed to fill a vacancy pursuant to this section shall hold the office for the remainder of the unexpired portion of the term and section 16-230 does not apply.

C. Members of the district board of directors are not eligible to receive compensation but are eligible for reimbursement of expenses pursuant to title 38, chapter 4, article 2 from district revenues collected pursuant to this chapter.