(a) The board may employ or contract with a person to perform such services as general manager for the district as the board may from time to time specify. The board may delegate to the general manager full authority to manage and operate the affairs of the district subject only to orders of the board.
(b) The board may delegate to the general manager the authority to employ all persons necessary for the proper handling of the business and operation of the district and to determine the compensation to be paid all employees other than the general manager.

Terms Used In Texas Water Code 49.056

  • Board: means the governing body of a district. See Texas Water Code 49.001
  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Director: means either a supervisor or director appointed or elected to the board. See Texas Water Code 49.001
  • District: means any district or authority created by authority of either Sections Texas Water Code 49.001
  • 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

(c) Except as provided by § 49.052, a director may be employed as general manager of the district, but the compensation of a general manager who also serves as a director shall be established by the other directors.

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