§ 430:14 — Districts Established

I. Each mosquito control district shall be governed by a board or committee, consisting of up to 5 voters domiciled in the district, appointed by the local governing body, initially appointed to staggered terms. At the expiration of the terms of the members of the first board or committee, all appointments shall be for terms of 3 years and until their successors are appointed and qualified, but the individuals holding the appointment shall do so at the pleasure of the local governing body. At least one board or committee member should be a local governing body member; however, this one membership may be assigned. Vacancies shall be filled by the local governing body. Vacancies resulting for cause other than expiration of term shall be filled for the unexpired term.
II. Members of the state committee may designate representatives of state departments or agencies to serve on district boards or committees in an advisory capacity without vote.
III. Members of the district board or committee appointed by the local governing body may be reimbursed for necessary expenses incurred in performance of their duties.
IV. The local governing body may act as fiscal agent for the district board or committee in contracting for receipt and expenditure of all funds made available to the district and shall provide all administrative services required to carry out the functions of the district board or committee.

Legislative History

1985, 72:1, eff. July 1, 1985. 2003, 289:21, eff. Sept. 1, 2003. 2012, 88:1, eff. July 28, 2012.