Sec. 379B.007. BOARD OF DIRECTORS. (a) The board consists of 11 members.
(b) The board is responsible for the management, operation, and control of the authority.
(c) The governing body of the municipality that established the authority shall appoint each board member to a term not exceeding two years.
(d) A vacancy on the board is filled in the same manner as the original appointment.
(e) The municipality may remove a board member by adopting a resolution.
(f) The members of the board shall elect from its membership:
(1) a president and vice president or a chairperson and vice chairperson; and
(2) a secretary and a treasurer.
(f-1) The board by rule may provide for the election of other officers.
(g) A board member serves without compensation but may be reimbursed for a reasonable and necessary expense incurred in the performance of an official duty.
(h) The board shall adopt rules for its proceedings and may employ and compensate persons to carry out the powers and duties of the authority.
Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1221, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 30, 1999. Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1069, Sec. 3, eff. Sept. 1, 2001. Renumbered from Local Government Code Sec. 378.007 by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1275, Sec. 2(108), eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
Amended by:
Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 367 (H.B. 1345), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2009.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 12 - Planning and Development
Subtitle A - Municipal Planning and Development
Chapter 379B - Defense Base Development Authorities
Section 379B.0012. Application of Other Law
Section 379B.002. Establishment; Successor
Section 379B.003. Purpose and Nature of Authority
Section 379B.004. Powers and Duties of Authority
Section 379B.0041. Inland Port and Trade Powers
Section 379B.0043. Transportation Project
Section 379B.0045. Eminent Domain
Section 379B.005. Suits; Indemnity
Section 379B.006. Utilities for Authorities Created in Populous Municipality
Section 379B.0065. Utilities for Authorities Created in Less Populous Municipality
Section 379B.007. Board of Directors
Section 379B.008. Powers and Duties of Board
Section 379B.0085. Hearings by Telephone or Similar Means
Section 379B.009. Redevelopment Projects
Section 379B.011. Tax Exemptions
Section 379B.012. Dissolution for Authorities Created in Populous Municipality
Section 379B.013. Dissolution for Authorities Created in Less Populous Municipality