82a-2320. Same; special irrigation district; governing board; elections; meetings. (a) All powers granted to the special irrigation district under the provisions of this act shall be exercised by an elected governing board. Such governing board shall consist of an odd number of no less than three and no more than nine directors. Elections for board members by the members of the special irrigation district shall be held at a meeting held each calendar year.
(b) At the initial election of the governing board, half of the board members of the special irrigation district, rounded down, shall be elected for a term of one year, and the remaining board members shall be elected for a term of two years. For each subsequent appointment, each board member shall be elected for a term of two years.
(c) The governing board of the special irrigation district, after being duly elected, shall elect from its number a president, vice-president, secretary, and treasurer. If the special irrigation district has three board members, such board shall elect one board member to hold the offices of both secretary and treasurer.
(d) Each member of the governing board of the special irrigation district shall continue in such position until a successor is elected and qualified. Members of such board shall have no term limits. Whenever the vacancy of a board member position occurs before the expiration of such board member's term, a successor shall be elected by such governing board to fill such vacancy for the unexpired term, except that such governing board may elect to call a special meeting of the membership for purposes of electing a board member to serve an unexpired term.
(e) The governing board of the special irrigation district shall meet no less than quarterly during any calendar year and shall meet upon call of the president as necessary to carry out its duties under this act.
(f) The governing board of the special irrigation district shall set an annual meeting for the district, and provide notice of the same to all members. At such annual meeting the membership may consider any matters such governing board may wish to present for consideration.
(g) A majority of the governing board of the special irrigation district shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. A majority of those board members present and voting shall determine all actions taken by such governing board.
History: L. 2011, ch. 89, ยง 20; July 1.
Structure Kansas Statutes
Chapter 82a - Waters And Watercourses
Article 23 - Lower Smoky Hill Water Supply Access Program
82a-2301 Lower Smoky Hill Water Supply Access Program; definitions.
82a-2302 Same; program established; powers of Kansas Water Office.
82a-2304 Same; authorization of district; members; incorporating governing body.
82a-2305 Same; membership eligibility.
82a-2306 Same; board of directors.
82a-2307 Same; election of directors.
82a-2308 Same; board of directors; meetings.
82a-2309 Same; powers of district.
82a-2310 Same; charges against district members.
82a-2311 Same; negotiation of contracts.
82a-2312 Same; releases of water.
82a-2313 Same; conservation plans.
82a-2315 Same; expiration of provisions.
82a-2316 Same; lower smoky hill special irrigation district; authorization.
82a-2317 Same; special irrigation district; formation and petition.
82a-2318 Same; special irrigation district; membership.
82a-2319 Same; special irrigation district; governing board; authorities; duties.
82a-2320 Same; special irrigation district; governing board; elections; meetings.
82a-2321 Same; special irrigation district; members; charges and assessments.
82a-2322 Same; special irrigation district; fund; uses.
82a-2323 Same; special irrigation district; expiration of provisions.