7-14-1613: County rail authority.

(1) The board, upon completion of the public hearing, may pass a resolution creating an authority.

(2) At the same time, the board shall appoint five persons as directors of the authority. A director shall hold office for 2 years and until a successor is appointed. Three of the directors first appointed shall hold office for 1 year. A vacancy occurring other than by expiration of a term must be filled for the unexpired term by the board.

(3) A director must reside within the boundaries of the authority.