(a) After each directors’ election, the board shall hold a regular meeting at a district office and elect from the directors a presiding officer, assistant presiding officer, secretary, and treasurer. A person elected under this subsection serves until the first regular board meeting following the next directors’ election, and shall perform the duties and may exercise the powers specifically provided by this chapter or the board’s orders.
(b) The presiding officer shall preside over board meetings. If the presiding officer is absent, the assistant presiding officer shall preside.

Terms Used In Texas Transportation Code 441.077

  • Person: includes corporation, organization, government or governmental subdivision or agency, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, association, and any other legal entity. See Texas Government Code 311.005
  • Presiding officer: A majority-party Senator who presides over the Senate and is charged with maintaining order and decorum, recognizing Members to speak, and interpreting the Senate's rules, practices and precedents.