The board shall at its first meeting, or as soon thereafter as practicable, appoint by a majority vote a general manager, an auditor and a secretary. No director shall be eligible for appointment to any district office except president or vice president of the board. The compensation of the general manager, auditor, and secretary shall be fixed by the board, and such officers shall serve during the pleasure of the board.
(Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 286.)