85-9-403. Directors' powers -- conduct of business. On behalf of the district, the directors may:

(1) adopt an official seal;

(2) sue and be sued;

(3) provide for reimbursing of their members for actual expenses;

(4) merge with other special districts as hereinafter provided;

(5) call upon the county attorney or attorney general for such legal services as the district may require or, in the discretion of the directors, employ private legal counsel.