48-2363. Board of directors; qualifications; election; powers and duties
A. Until the election held in 1980, the board of directors shall consist of the president and twelve directors, one of whom shall be elected from each division and two of whom shall be elected at large to fill the seats which shall be designated as at large director seats numbers 12 and 14. Beginning with the election held in 1980, the board shall consist of the president and fourteen directors, one of whom shall be elected from each division and four of whom shall be elected at large to fill the seats which shall be designated as at large director seats numbers 11, 12, 13 and 14. Each member shall at the time of election be a qualified district elector for land located in the division from which the member is elected or in the case of directors at large, land located within the district, and shall be a resident of the district.
B. The board of directors shall, except as modified by this article, have the same powers, obligations and duties as are otherwise prescribed in this chapter. Except for the president and vice-president who shall be elected as provided by this article, the board of directors may appoint officers necessary for the efficient administration of the affairs of the district, and fix their compensation.