§ 14-118-206 - District board of commissioners. - Arkansas Statutes

14-118-206. District board of commissioners.

(a) When the circuit court has established the improvement district upon the petition of the commission, it shall proceed for the appointment of a board of commissioners in the same manner as provided by 14-118-106.

(b) The board of commissioners shall have all the rights, powers, authorities, and duties required or necessary for the construction, operation, and maintenance of the improvements set forth in the petition for the establishment of the district and as are provided under and by virtue of the provisions of 14-118-106 -- 14-118-114. However, any such board of commissioners shall consist of not less than five (5) members nor more than nine (9) members.

(c) The term of the initial board members shall be staggered whereas four (4) shall expire one (1) each year for four (4) years, and the remaining members of the board shall have five-year terms.

(d) Each member shall serve until his successor is appointed and qualified.

(e) Appointments by the court shall be made upon petition by the commission established under this subchapter.