This statute explains that a district's board of directors can have three, five, or seven members, depending on how many divisions there are in the district. Each member of the board must be an eligible voter (elector) in their specific division, eligible to vote in the district, and must live in the county or one of the counties where the district is located.

This law outlines how the local agency formation commission can manage the board of directors when multiple water districts are merged into a single district. They can initially increase the board size to either 7, 9, or 11 members, choosing from existing directors. But over time, as terms expire, the board is reduced to a smaller size of 5, 7, or 9 members as decided initially. If a spot on the board becomes vacant when the board has more than five members, the remaining members can vote to leave it unfilled, thereby reducing the board’s size.

Once elected, directors start their roles right away after meeting the qualification requirements outlined in this chapter. They will serve until new directors are both elected and qualified to take over.

This law states that the elected directors of any district have their terms of office determined by Section 10505 of the Elections Code.

Once the initial election happens, each director who is elected afterwards will serve for four years. They will stay in their position until a new director is elected and ready to take over.

If there's an empty spot on the board due to reasons like death or someone stepping down, it must be filled according to the rules outlined in Section 1780 of the Government Code.

Each director must secure an official bond worth $1,000 and submit it along with their official oath to the secretary.

This law states that any official bonds, which are financial guarantees ensuring a person fulfills their duties, must use the same format as the bonds required for county officers.

This law states that a director can earn up to $100 per day for attending board meetings or performing other board-requested duties, with a limit of six days per month. Additionally, directors can be reimbursed for any necessary expenses incurred while performing their duties. Whether a director's activities are eligible for compensation is determined by certain sections of the Government Code, specifically starting at Section 53232. The reimbursement process must follow specific guidelines outlined in two other sections of the Government Code, Section 53232.2 and Section 53232.3.

If a district has a board with seven directors, they can choose to reduce the number of directors to five. This change can't be made 180 days before a director's election. To do this, two-thirds of the board must vote in favor of a resolution outlining the new five-division boundaries.

The district's secretary will organize a public hearing between 30 to 60 days after the resolution is made. Notice of the hearing must be published in a local newspaper and mailed to anyone who requested it. During the hearing, the board considers all feedback and then votes either to stop the proposal or to decrease the number of directors.

If they decide to reduce the number, it becomes a legal measure subject to public vote. The change won't affect current directors' terms, even if their division boundaries change. Once the office is vacant, the new director must live and vote in the new division.

This rule doesn't apply to districts in Ventura County, which has different regulations.