By resolution or other proper action, the governing bodies may delegate to a board of managers full authority to erect, maintain, own, and equip a museum and to own, lease, or sublet realty for the museum. Acts 1987, 70th Leg. Sept. 1, 1987. The board must be composed of nine members, with four members appointed by each governing body and one appointed jointly by the governing bodies. The member appointed jointly shall serve for a four-year term.
Terms expire on the appropriate anniversary of the date of appointment.
A vacancy occurring on the board by death or resignation shall be filled for the unexpired term by appointment of the governing body that appointed the vacating member or by joint appointment, as applicable. Acts 1987, 70th Leg. Sept. 1, 1987. The board shall select from its membership a presiding officer. The board may elect other officers from its membership as it considers necessary.