Sec. 63.087. OPTIONAL TERM OF OFFICE. (a) The commission may provide by resolution for six-year staggered terms of office for commissioners with the term of one commissioner expiring every two years.
(b) At the first election of commissioners after a resolution is adopted under this section, three commissioners shall be elected. After the commissioners have taken the oath of office and executed bonds, they shall draw lots to determine who will serve for a two-year term, who will serve for a four-year term, and who will serve for a six-year term.
(c) Successors to the commissioners elected under the provisions of Subsection (b) of this section shall serve for full six-year terms.
Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 110, ch. 58, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 30, 1971.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 4 - General Law Districts
Chapter 63 - Self-Liquidating Navigation Districts
Subchapter C. Administrative Provisions
Section 63.081. Appointment of Commissioners
Section 63.082. Qualifications
Section 63.086. Term of Office
Section 63.087. Optional Term of Office
Section 63.088. Commission Organization and Quorum
Section 63.089. Election of Commissioners
Section 63.0895. Joint Election With County
Section 63.090. Placing Names of Candidates on Ballot
Section 63.092. Election Officers
Section 63.093. Notice of Election
Section 63.094. Conduct of Election
Section 63.0945. Write-in Candidates
Section 63.095. Vacancies on Commission
Section 63.096. Commissioner's Oath
Section 63.097. Commissioner's Bond
Section 63.098. Commissioner's Compensation
Section 63.099. District Manager
Section 63.100. District Assessor and Collector
Section 63.101. Deputy Assessor and Collector
Section 63.104. Compensation of Assessor and Collector and Deputy
Section 63.1045. Executive Director
Section 63.107. District Employees
Section 63.108. Bonds of Officers and Employees
Section 63.109. Payment of Compensation and Expenses