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TX Civ Stat § 3.06 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Vernon's Civil Statutes|Title 71 - Health--Public|Chapter 4A - Sanitation and Health Protection|Article 4477-7j. Gaines County Solid Waste Management Act|Article 3. District Administration|Section 3.06. Vacancy on Board

Sec. 3.06. VACANCY ON BOARD.    (a)  If the directors are appointed, a vacancy on the board shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment for the unexpired term.(b) If the directors are elected, the vacancy of an elected director's position on the board shall be filled by appointment of the remaining members of the board until the next election of directors for the district.  If that position is not scheduled to be filled at that election, the person elected to fill the position serves only for the remainder of the unexpired term.
TX Civ Stat § 3.07 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Vernon's Civil Statutes|Title 71 - Health--Public|Chapter 4A - Sanitation and Health Protection|Article 4477-7j. Gaines County Solid Waste Management Act|Article 3. District Administration|Section 3.07. Oath

Sec. 3.07. OATH.  Each director shall file the statement and take the constitutional oath of office required of state officers.
TX Civ Stat § 3.08 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Vernon's Civil Statutes|Title 71 - Health--Public|Chapter 4A - Sanitation and Health Protection|Article 4477-7j. Gaines County Solid Waste Management Act|Article 3. District Administration|Section 3.08. Organization of Board

Sec. 3.08. ORGANIZATION OF BOARD.    (a)  After each annual appointment or election of directors, the board shall hold a regular meeting in May at the district office and shall organize by electing from the members of the board one person to serve as chairman, one person to serve as vice-chairman, and one person to serve as secretary.(b) A person selected to serve as chairman, vice-chairman, or secretary serves in that capacity for a term of one year.(c) The chairman shall preside over meetings of the board, and in the chairman's absence the vice-chairman shall preside.(d) The chairman, vice-chairman, and secretary shall perform the duties and may exercise the powers specifically given them by this Act or by orders of the board.
TX Civ Stat § 3.09 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Vernon's Civil Statutes|Title 71 - Health--Public|Chapter 4A - Sanitation and Health Protection|Article 4477-7j. Gaines County Solid Waste Management Act|Article 3. District Administration|Section 3.09. Meeting and Actions of the Board

Sec. 3.09. MEETING AND ACTIONS OF THE BOARD.    (a)  The board shall meet at least one time each month and may meet at any other time.(b) A majority of the voting members of the board constitute a quorum for the transaction of business of the district.(c) Except as otherwise provided by this Act, the vote of a majority of the voting directors is required for board action.(d) The board shall adopt bylaws at its first meeting or as soon after the first meeting as practicable.  The board's bylaws must prescribe the powers, duties, and procedures for removal from a board office.
TX Civ Stat § 3.10 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Vernon's Civil Statutes|Title 71 - Health--Public|Chapter 4A - Sanitation and Health Protection|Article 4477-7j. Gaines County Solid Waste Management Act|Article 3. District Administration|Section 3.10. Other Officers

Sec. 3.10. OTHER OFFICERS.    (a)  The board may appoint a treasurer and an attorney for the district.(b) The persons appointed under this section are entitled to the compensation provided by the district's budget.(c) The person appointed as treasurer shall execute a bond in the amount determined by the board, payable to the district, conditioned on the faithful performance of the treasurer's duties.  The district shall pay for the bond.
TX Civ Stat § 3.11 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Vernon's Civil Statutes|Title 71 - Health--Public|Chapter 4A - Sanitation and Health Protection|Article 4477-7j. Gaines County Solid Waste Management Act|Article 3. District Administration|Section 3.11. Interest in Contract

Sec. 3.11. INTEREST IN CONTRACT.  A director who is financially interested in a contract to be executed by the district for the purchase of property or the construction of facilities shall disclose that fact to the other directors and may not vote on the acceptance of the contract.
TX Civ Stat § 3.12 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Vernon's Civil Statutes|Title 71 - Health--Public|Chapter 4A - Sanitation and Health Protection|Article 4477-7j. Gaines County Solid Waste Management Act|Article 3. District Administration|Section 3.12. Director's Compensation

Sec. 3.12. DIRECTOR'S COMPENSATION.    (a)  A director is entitled to receive $25 a day and reimbursement for actual and necessary expenses incurred:(1) for each day the director attends meetings of the board;  and(2) for each day the director attends to the business of the district that is authorized by board resolution or motion.(b) A director is not entitled to receive a per diem allowance for more than 30 days in any one calendar year.
TX Civ Stat § 3.13 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Vernon's Civil Statutes|Title 71 - Health--Public|Chapter 4A - Sanitation and Health Protection|Article 4477-7j. Gaines County Solid Waste Management Act|Article 3. District Administration|Section 3.13. General Manager; Personnel

Sec. 3.13. GENERAL MANAGER;  PERSONNEL.    (a)  The board may employ a general manager for a term and salary set by the board.(b) The general manager is the chief executive officer of the district.  Under policies established by the board, the general manager is responsible to the board for:(1) administering the directives of the board;(2) keeping the district's records, including minutes of the board's meetings;(3) coordinating with state, federal, and local agencies;(4) developing plans and programs for the board's approval;(5) hiring, supervising, training, and discharging district employees;(6) contracting for or retaining technical, scientific, legal, fiscal, and other professional services;  and(7) performing any other duty assigned to the general manager by the board.(c) The board may discharge the general manager on a majority vote of all of the voting directors.
TX Civ Stat § 3.14 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Vernon's Civil Statutes|Title 71 - Health--Public|Chapter 4A - Sanitation and Health Protection|Article 4477-7j. Gaines County Solid Waste Management Act|Article 3. District Administration|Section 3.14. Director's and Employee's Bonds

Sec. 3.14. DIRECTOR'S AND EMPLOYEE'S BONDS.    (a)  The general manager and each employee of the district charged with the collection, custody, or payment of any money of the district shall execute a fidelity bond.  The board shall approve the form, amount, and surety of the bond.(b) The district shall pay the premiums on the employees' bonds under this section.
TX Civ Stat § 3.15 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Vernon's Civil Statutes|Title 71 - Health--Public|Chapter 4A - Sanitation and Health Protection|Article 4477-7j. Gaines County Solid Waste Management Act|Article 3. District Administration|Section 3.15. Principal Office

Sec. 3.15. PRINCIPAL OFFICE.  The district shall maintain its principal office inside the district's boundaries.
TX Civ Stat § 3.16 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Vernon's Civil Statutes|Title 71 - Health--Public|Chapter 4A - Sanitation and Health Protection|Article 4477-7j. Gaines County Solid Waste Management Act|Article 3. District Administration|Section 3.16. Records

Sec. 3.16. RECORDS.    (a)  The district shall keep complete and accurate accounts of its business transactions in accordance with generally accepted methods of accounting.(b) The district shall keep complete and accurate minutes of its meetings.(c) The district shall maintain its accounts, contracts, documents, minutes, and other records at its principal office.(d) Neither the board nor its employees may disclose a district record that relates to trade secrets or the economics of an industry's operations.
TX Civ Stat § 3.17 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Vernon's Civil Statutes|Title 71 - Health--Public|Chapter 4A - Sanitation and Health Protection|Article 4477-7j. Gaines County Solid Waste Management Act|Article 3. District Administration|Section 3.17. Contracts

Sec. 3.17. CONTRACTS.  The board may enter into contracts for administration or services as provided by this Act, and those contracts shall be executed by the board in the name of the district.
TX Civ Stat § 3.18 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Vernon's Civil Statutes|Title 71 - Health--Public|Chapter 4A - Sanitation and Health Protection|Article 4477-7j. Gaines County Solid Waste Management Act|Article 3. District Administration|Section 3.18. Supervision of District

Sec. 3.18. SUPERVISION OF DISTRICT.  The district is subject to the continuing right of supervision by the state, in accordance with state law.
TX Civ Stat § 3.19 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Vernon's Civil Statutes|Title 71 - Health--Public|Chapter 4A - Sanitation and Health Protection|Article 4477-7j. Gaines County Solid Waste Management Act|Article 3. District Administration|Section 3.19. Suits; Payment of Judgments

Sec. 3.19. SUITS;  PAYMENT OF JUDGMENTS.    (a)  The district may, through its board, sue and be sued in any court of this state in the name of the district.  Service of process in a suit may be had by serving the general manager or other officers appointed by the board.(b) The courts of this state shall take judicial notice of the creation of the district.(c) A court of this state that renders a money judgment against the district may require the board to pay the judgment from money in the district depository that is not dedicated to the payment of any indebtedness of the district.
TX Civ Stat § 3.20 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Vernon's Civil Statutes|Title 71 - Health--Public|Chapter 4A - Sanitation and Health Protection|Article 4477-7j. Gaines County Solid Waste Management Act|Article 3. District Administration|Section 3.20. Seal

Sec. 3.20. SEAL.  The board shall adopt a seal for the district and may alter the form of the seal from time to time.
TX Civ Stat § 4.01 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Vernon's Civil Statutes|Title 71 - Health--Public|Chapter 4A - Sanitation and Health Protection|Article 4477-7j. Gaines County Solid Waste Management Act|Article 4. District Powers and Duties|Section 4.01. General Powers and Duties

Sec. 4.01. GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES.    (a)  The district shall administer and enforce this Act and shall use its facilities and powers to accomplish the purposes of this Act.(b) After notice and hearing, the board may adopt rules necessary to carry out this Act. The board shall adopt rules providing procedures for giving notice and holding hearings.(c) The district shall prepare and adopt plans for and shall purchase, obtain permits for, construct, acquire, own, operate, maintain, repair, improve, and extend inside and outside the boundaries of the district any works, improvements, landfills, recycling facilities, waste-to-energy facilities, composting facilities, transfer stations, storage sites, and other facilities, plants, pipelines, equipment, and appliances necessary to transport, process, dispose of, and control solid waste and to protect groundwater within the district in accordance with state law.(d) The district shall acquire all permits required by state law that are necessary to carry out this article.(e) The district may conduct studies and research for the disposal of solid waste and the protection of water within the district.(f) The regulatory powers of the district under this Act extend to every person within the district.(g) Except as expressly limited by this Act, the district has all powers, rights, and privileges necessary and convenient for accomplishing the purposes of this Act conferred by general law on a conservation and reclamation district created under Article XVI, Section 59, of the Texas Constitution.(h) Subject only to the authority vested in other entities by general law, including those vested in the commission by Chapter 26, Water Code, and those vested in the department by Chapter 361, Health and Safety Code, the district may control water pollution within the district.(i) The powers granted to the district by this Act are cumulative of all powers granted by other laws that are by their terms applicable to the district.(j) The district may not provide solid waste collection services without an interlocal agreement approved by the county, the city of Seminole, and the city of Seagraves.  However, the district shall purchase equipment, facilities, containers, and other necessary items for collection services if the district adopts a recycling program.(k) The district may not contract with a person outside the boundaries of the district to provide to that person solid waste management services or any other service authorized under this Act.
TX Civ Stat § 4.02 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Vernon's Civil Statutes|Title 71 - Health--Public|Chapter 4A - Sanitation and Health Protection|Article 4477-7j. Gaines County Solid Waste Management Act|Article 4. District Powers and Duties|Section 4.02. Gifts, Grants, Loans, and Other Funds

Sec. 4.02. GIFTS, GRANTS, LOANS, AND OTHER FUNDS.  To carry out any purposes or powers under this Act, the district may apply for, accept, receive, and administer gifts, grants, loans, and other funds available from any source.
TX Civ Stat § 4.03 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Vernon's Civil Statutes|Title 71 - Health--Public|Chapter 4A - Sanitation and Health Protection|Article 4477-7j. Gaines County Solid Waste Management Act|Article 4. District Powers and Duties|Section 4.03. Consultation, Contracts, and Cooperation With Other Governmental Agencies and Entities

Sec. 4.03. CONSULTATION, CONTRACTS, AND COOPERATION WITH OTHER GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES AND ENTITIES.  To carry out any purposes or powers under this Act, the district may advise, consult, contract, and cooperate with the federal government and its agencies, the state and its agencies, local governments, and private entities.
TX Civ Stat § 4.04 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Vernon's Civil Statutes|Title 71 - Health--Public|Chapter 4A - Sanitation and Health Protection|Article 4477-7j. Gaines County Solid Waste Management Act|Article 4. District Powers and Duties|Section 4.04. Acquisition of Property

Sec. 4.04. ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY.  The district may acquire by gift, grant, devise, purchase, or lease any land, easements, rights-of-way, and other property interests inside the district necessary to carry out the powers and duties provided by this Act.
TX Civ Stat § 4.05 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Vernon's Civil Statutes|Title 71 - Health--Public|Chapter 4A - Sanitation and Health Protection|Article 4477-7j. Gaines County Solid Waste Management Act|Article 4. District Powers and Duties|Section 4.05. Eminent Domain

Sec. 4.05. EMINENT DOMAIN.    (a)  The district may acquire land within the district for the purposes authorized by Section 4.01(c) of this Act by condemnation if the board determines, after notice and hearing, that it is necessary.(b) The district must exercise the power of eminent domain in the manner provided by Chapter 21, Property Code, but the district is not required to:(1) deposit in the trial court money or a bond as provided by Section 21.021(a), Property Code;(2) pay in advance or give bond or other security for costs in the trial court;(3) give bond for the issuance of a temporary restraining order or a temporary injunction;  or(4) give bond for costs or supersedeas on an appeal or writ of error.(c) If the district, in the exercise of the power of eminent domain, requires relocating, raising, lowering, rerouting, changing the grade, or altering the construction of any railroad, highway, pipeline, or electric transmission and electric distribution, telegraph or telephone lines, conduits, poles or facilities, the district must bear the actual cost of relocating, raising, lowering, rerouting, changing the grade, or altering the construction to provide comparable replacement without enhancement of facilities, after deducting the net salvage value derived from the old facility.
TX Civ Stat § 4.06 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Vernon's Civil Statutes|Title 71 - Health--Public|Chapter 4A - Sanitation and Health Protection|Article 4477-7j. Gaines County Solid Waste Management Act|Article 4. District Powers and Duties|Section 4.06. Authority to Enter Into Construction, Renovation, and Repair Contracts

Sec. 4.06. AUTHORITY TO ENTER INTO CONSTRUCTION, RENOVATION, AND REPAIR CONTRACTS.  The district may contract with any person to construct, renovate, or repair any of its works, improvements, or facilities, or other plants, pipelines, equipment, and appliances and, from time to time, make improvements to them.
TX Civ Stat § 4.07 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Vernon's Civil Statutes|Title 71 - Health--Public|Chapter 4A - Sanitation and Health Protection|Article 4477-7j. Gaines County Solid Waste Management Act|Article 4. District Powers and Duties|Section 4.07. Bids on Contracts

Sec. 4.07. BIDS ON CONTRACTS.  Contracts entered into under Section 4.06 of this Act requiring an expenditure of more than $15,000 may be made only after competitive bidding as provided by Subchapter B, Chapter 271, Local Government Code.
TX Civ Stat § 4.08 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Vernon's Civil Statutes|Title 71 - Health--Public|Chapter 4A - Sanitation and Health Protection|Article 4477-7j. Gaines County Solid Waste Management Act|Article 4. District Powers and Duties|Section 4.08. Attachments to Contracts

Sec. 4.08. ATTACHMENTS TO CONTRACTS.  A contract entered into under Section 4.06 of this Act must contain, or have attached to it, the specifications, plans, and details for work included in the contract, and work shall be done according to those plans and specifications under the supervision of the district.
TX Civ Stat § 4.09 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Vernon's Civil Statutes|Title 71 - Health--Public|Chapter 4A - Sanitation and Health Protection|Article 4477-7j. Gaines County Solid Waste Management Act|Article 4. District Powers and Duties|Section 4.09. Execution and Availability of Contracts

Sec. 4.09. EXECUTION AND AVAILABILITY OF CONTRACTS.    (a)  A contract entered into under Section 4.06 of this Act must be in writing and signed by the contractor and a representative of the district designated by the board.(b) The contract shall be kept in the district's office and must be available for public inspection.
TX Civ Stat § 4.10 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Vernon's Civil Statutes|Title 71 - Health--Public|Chapter 4A - Sanitation and Health Protection|Article 4477-7j. Gaines County Solid Waste Management Act|Article 4. District Powers and Duties|Section 4.10. Contractor's Bond

Sec. 4.10. CONTRACTOR'S BOND.    (a)  A contractor shall execute a bond in an amount determined by the board, not to exceed the contract price, payable to the district and approved by the board, conditioned on the faithful performance of the obligations, agreements, and covenants of the contract.(b) The bond must provide that if the contractor defaults on the contract, the contractor will pay to the district all damages sustained as a result of the default.  The bond shall be deposited in the district's depository, and a copy of the bond shall be kept in the district's office.
TX Civ Stat § 4.11 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Vernon's Civil Statutes|Title 71 - Health--Public|Chapter 4A - Sanitation and Health Protection|Article 4477-7j. Gaines County Solid Waste Management Act|Article 4. District Powers and Duties|Section 4.11. Monitoring Work

Sec. 4.11. MONITORING WORK.    (a)  The board has control of construction, renovation, or repairs being done for the district under a contract entered into under Section 4.06 of this Act and shall determine whether or not the contract is being fulfilled.(b) The board shall have the construction, renovation, or repair work inspected by engineers, inspectors, and personnel of the district.(c) During the progress of the work, the engineers, inspectors, and personnel doing the inspections shall submit to the board written reports that show whether or not the contractor is complying with the contract.(d) On completion of construction, renovation, or repair work, the engineers, inspectors, and personnel shall submit to the board a final detailed written report including information necessary to show whether or not the contractor has fully complied with the contract.
TX Civ Stat § 4.12 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Vernon's Civil Statutes|Title 71 - Health--Public|Chapter 4A - Sanitation and Health Protection|Article 4477-7j. Gaines County Solid Waste Management Act|Article 4. District Powers and Duties|Section 4.12. Payment for Work

Sec. 4.12. PAYMENT FOR WORK.    (a)  The district shall pay the contract price of construction, renovation, or repair contracts in accordance with this section.(b) The district shall make progress payments under contracts monthly as the work proceeds or at more frequent intervals as determined by the board.(c) If requested by the board, the contractor shall furnish an analysis of the total contract price showing the amount included for each principal category of the work, in such detail as requested, to provide a basis for determining progress payments.(d) In making progress payments, 10 percent of the estimated amount shall be retained until final completion and acceptance of the contract work.  However, if the board, at any time after 50 percent of the work has been completed, finds that satisfactory progress is being made, it may authorize any of the remaining progress payments to be made in full.  Also, if the work is substantially complete, the board, if it finds the amount retained to be in excess of the amount adequate for the protection of the district, may release to the contractor all or a portion of the excess amount.(e) On completion and acceptance of each separate project, work, or other division of the contract, on which the price is stated separately in the contract, payment may be made without retention of a percentage.(f) When work is completed according to the terms of the contract, the board shall draw a warrant on the depository to pay any balance due on the contract.
TX Civ Stat § 4.13 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Vernon's Civil Statutes|Title 71 - Health--Public|Chapter 4A - Sanitation and Health Protection|Article 4477-7j. Gaines County Solid Waste Management Act|Article 4. District Powers and Duties|Section 4.13. Contracts for Purchase of Vehicles, Equipment, and Supplies Over $15,000

Sec. 4.13. CONTRACTS FOR PURCHASE OF VEHICLES, EQUIPMENT, AND SUPPLIES OVER $15,000.    (a)  If the estimated amount of a proposed contract for the purchase of vehicles, equipment, or supplies is more than $15,000, the board shall ask for competitive bids as provided by Section 4.07 of this Act.(b) This section does not apply to purchase of property from public agencies or to contracts for personal or professional services.
TX Civ Stat § 4.14 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Vernon's Civil Statutes|Title 71 - Health--Public|Chapter 4A - Sanitation and Health Protection|Article 4477-7j. Gaines County Solid Waste Management Act|Article 4. District Powers and Duties|Section 4.14. Entry on Land

Sec. 4.14. ENTRY ON LAND.    (a)  The directors, the engineer, and the employees of the district may go on any land inside or outside the boundaries of the district to make surveys and examine the land with reference to the location of works, improvements, and waste disposal, treatment, and other facilities, plants, pipelines, equipment, and appliances and to attend to business of the district.(b) Before a director, engineer, or employee enters on the land, the landowner must grant written permission or five days' written notice must be given to the landowner.(c) If any activities of the district on the land cause damages to the land or property, the land or property shall be restored as nearly as possible to its original state.  The district shall pay the cost of the restoration.