§ 2-875.51. General duties.

(a)

The board may employ and fix the compensation of a district manager. If employed, the district manager shall have charge and supervision of the works of the district and shall be responsible for preserving and maintaining any improvement or facility constructed or erected pursuant to the provisions of this section, for maintaining and operating the equipment owned by the district, and for performing such other duties as may be prescribed by the board. The district manager may hire or otherwise employ and terminate the employment of such other persons, including, without limitation, professional, supervisory, and clerical employees, as may be necessary and authorized by the board. The compensation and other conditions of employment of the officers and employees of the district shall be as provided by the board. Notwithstanding R.S. 42:1101 et seq., the district manager or a board member or district employee may be a stockholder, officer, or employee of a landowner.

(b)

The treasurer of the district shall have charge of the funds of the district. Such funds shall be disbursed only upon the order of the board by warrant or check countersigned by the treasurer and by such other person as may be authorized by the board. The board may give the treasurer such other or additional powers and duties as the board may deem appropriate. The financial records of the district shall be audited by an independent certified public accountant at least once a year.

(c)

The board may select as a depository for its funds any qualified public depository as defined in R.S. 39:1211 et seq.

(Ord. No. 24919 , § 4, 3-4-15)