§45-31-141.09. Board of directors.

(a) The affairs and business of each district shall be managed by a board of directors composed of seven members. The initial members shall consist of seven members from the existing board of directors of the volunteer fire department serving the district. No person shall serve on the board unless the person is a qualified elector and resides in the district and is over the age of 21. Members of the board of directors of a district shall serve a term of four years; provided, however, that the initial terms shall be as follows: Of the seven members first elected, two shall be elected for a term of one year, two shall be elected for a term of two years, and three shall be elected for a term of four years. Their successors shall be elected from among those candidates who are nominated from the floor at the annual meeting of the district. The members of the board of the district shall be elected at the annual meeting by secret ballot of the district from among persons nominated. Any person who is a qualified elector and a resident of the district may vote on the election of the board of directors of a district.

(c) The board shall elect annually from its own number a president, secretary, and a treasurer. The members of the board shall not be entitled to any compensation for their services, but they shall be entitled to reimbursement for all expenses incurred by them in the performance of their duties.

(Act 2010-546, p. 958, §10.)