Title SD, Special District Local Laws Code

Sec. 5001.021. COMMISSION; TERMS. (a) The district is governed by a commission consisting of five elected commissioners. (b) Commissioners serve staggered four-year terms of office, with two or three commissioners' terms expiring January 1 of each odd-numbered year. (c) One commi…

Sec. 5001.022. ELECTION OF COMMISSIONERS. On the uniform election date in November of each even-numbered year, the appropriate number of commissioners shall be elected. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 436 (S.B. 1953), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2007.

Sec. 5001.023. COMPENSATION OF COMMISSIONERS. Notwithstanding Section 62.070, Water Code, the commission shall set the amount of the compensation, office and travel expenses, and other allowances for the commissioners, other district officers, and employees who are paid wholly fr…

Sec. 5001.024. NOTICE OF ELECTION. The secretary of the commission shall give notice of an election by posting or publishing the notice for at least 20 days before the date of the election. Amended by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 921 (H.B. 3167), Sec. 13.0035(b), eff. Septembe…

Sec. 5001.025. VACANCIES. (a) A vacancy in the office of a commissioner that occurs for any reason shall be filled by the remaining members of the commission except as provided by this section. (b) If three or more vacancies in commissioners' offices occur at the same time, a spe…

Sec. 5001.026. REMOVAL FROM OFFICE. (a) A commissioner may be removed from office for malfeasance or nonfeasance in office by unanimous vote of the commissioners court of Aransas County after a hearing. (b) Appeal from a judgment of removal may be taken to a district court in Ara…

Sec. 5001.051. DEFINITION. In this subchapter, "fund" means a promotion and development fund created by the district. Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005. Amended by: Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 436 (S.B. 1953), Sec. 4, eff. September 1, 2007. Acts 2007…

Sec. 5001.052. AUTHORITY TO CREATE FUND. The district may create a promotion and development fund. Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.

Sec. 5001.053. LIMITATION ON DEPOSITS TO FUND. The district may deposit to the credit of the fund not more than five percent of its gross income from operations in a calendar year. Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.

Sec. 5001.054. SEPARATE FUND. (a) Money in the promotion and development fund shall be kept separate from all other funds and accounts of the district. (b) Money derived from the imposition of taxes may not be deposited to the credit of the fund. Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, S…

Sec. 5001.055. AUTHORIZED EXPENDITURES OF MONEY IN FUND. Money in the fund may be spent by the commission, or as the commission may direct, to pay any expense connected with: (1) an activity or matter incidental to the advertising, development, or promotion of the district or a p…

Sec. 5001.056. CONTROL OVER FUND AND EXPENDITURES. The commission: (1) has exclusive control over the fund; and (2) is fully responsible for auditing, approving, and safeguarding each expenditure of money from the fund. Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.

Sec. 5001.057. DUTIES OF COUNTY AUDITOR IN RELATION TO FUND. (a) The county auditor shall exercise the auditor's usual supervision and control to ensure that the commission complies with Section 5001.053. (b) The county auditor may not audit expenditures from the fund but is enti…

Sec. 5001.058. EFFECT OF FUND ON OTHER EXPENDITURES. The creation of the fund or an expenditure of money from the fund does not affect the payment of any expense that is customarily approved, audited, or paid out of the regular funds of the district. Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 127…

Sec. 5001.101. PURCHASE OR LEASE OF PROPERTY. The district may purchase or lease property in the same manner as a county. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 436 (S.B. 1953), Sec. 5, eff. September 1, 2007.

Sec. 5001.102. SECURITY FOR BIDS ON LAND TO BE SOLD. Notwithstanding Section 60.041, Water Code, the commission may determine the amount of the check or bond a bidder must submit with a bid to purchase land from the district to guarantee that the bidder will perform the terms of …