KRS 262.200: Nature of district -- Governing body -- Corporate powers -- Operating

funds.

(1) A district shall constitute a governmental subdivision of the state and public body

corporate and politic, exercising public power.

(2) The governing body of the district shall consist of a board of seven (7) supervisors.

On organization of a district, the first two (2) supervisors shall be appointed by the

committee as provided in KRS 262.150, and five (5) shall be elected under KRS

262.210 and 262.220. The supervisors sh all hold no other city, county, or state

elective office. Where the need for urban representation on the board of supervisors

exists, it shall be limited to three (3) members.

(3) The board may sue and be sued in the name of the district; have a seal, whic h shall

be judicially noticed; have perpetual succession unless terminated as provided in

KRS 262.530 to 262.560; make and execute contracts and other instruments

necessary or convenient to exercise its powers.

(4) The board may request annual operating fu nds from the fiscal court. To support the

request, the board shall present to the fiscal court a report of the previous year's

operation, a long range plan for natural resource development, and an annual plan of

work. Should a fiscal court fail to approve a requested budget, it shall present a

specific list of objections and suggested corrections to the board in writing and

within a reasonable time. If a budget request is not approved, the board may submit

a revised budget request. Funds for an approved b udget shall be supplied either

from general funds or from the levy of a millage tax on all real property within the

boundaries of the county. The tax shall be collected in the same manner as other

county taxes, and shall be credited to the board. The funds so collected shall be

expended by the board for the employment of soil conservation aids and for other

purposes directly associated with the program, including promotional activities,

prize moneys, office equipment and supplies, and incidentals deemed necessary.