Sec. 202.021. GOVERNING BODY

(a) The governing body of a wind erosion conservation district is the commissioners court.

(b) The county judge shall serve as chairman of the board and may vote in case of a tie.

(c) The county treasurer shall serve as treasurer of the district and shall manage funds, obligations, and securities of the district in compliance with the orders of the governing body.

(d) The county treasurer shall execute and deliver to the county judge a bond that is:

(1) in the penal sum of not less than $5,000 nor more than $10,000;

(2) conditioned on the faithful discharge of the treasurer's duty to dispose of the funds and obligations of the district as required by this chapter; and

(3) signed by a solvent surety company authorized to do business in this state.

(e) The district shall pay the premium on the bond required of the county treasurer by Subsection (d) of this section.

(f) The county clerk shall serve as clerk of the district and shall:

(1) keep an accurate record of orders, minutes, and resolutions of the governing body;

(2) countersign vouchers and documents of the governing body; and

(3) perform other duties directed by the governing body.

(g) Duties imposed on the governing body, the county clerk, and the county treasurer are ex officio duties.

(h) By vote, the governing body may authorize the district to pay compensation of not more than $25 a month to the county treasurer and county clerk.

Acts 1981, 67th Leg., p. 1484, ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1981.