7-14-1003. Commissioners. (1) The powers of each transportation improvement authority are vested in the commissioners. A majority of the commissioners of an authority constitute a quorum for the purpose of conducting the business of the authority and exercising its powers for all other purposes. Action may be taken by the authority upon a vote of the majority of the commissioners present.

(2) There must be elected a presiding officer and vice presiding officer from among the commissioners. An authority shall employ an executive director and may employ other personnel as necessary. An authority shall determine the qualifications, duties, and compensation of its employees.

(3) Each commissioner shall hold office until a successor is appointed and has qualified. The certificate of the appointment or reappointment of a commissioner must be filed with the authority.