KRS 266.110: Officers of board -- Election -- Term -- Duties -- Bond -- Compensation.

The board of levee commissioners shall elect a president from its members for a term of

four (4) years, and may prescribe who shall preside in his absence. It may make all

necessary rules prescribing the duties of its presiding officer and its own government. The

board shall also elect a secretary and a treasurer, for a term of four (4) years, or one (1)

person to fill both offices. The secretary shall keep a record of the proceedings of all

meetings and perform such other duties as the board prescribes. Th e treasurer shall

receive and keep a distinct account of all money belonging to the board, make payments

upon the orders of the board, and perform such other similar duties as the board may

prescribe. The treasurer shall, before he begins his duties, execute bond to be approved by

the board. The board may fix salaries for its officers and members and provide for the

payment of any of its employees.