191.003 – Definitions.
191.003 Definitions.—As used in this act: (1) “Board” means the governing board of a district. (2) “District” means an independent special fire control district as provided in this act. (3) “Elector” means a person who is a resident of the district and is qualified to vote in a general election within the local general-purpose government jurisdiction in which the […]
191.004 – Preemption of Special Acts and General Acts of Local Application.
191.004 Preemption of special acts and general acts of local application.—Each district, regardless of any other, more specific provision of any special act or general law of local application creating the charter of the district, shall comply with this act. It is the intent of the Legislature that the provisions of this act supersede all special […]
191.005 – District Boards of Commissioners; Membership, Officers, Meetings.
191.005 District boards of commissioners; membership, officers, meetings.— (1)(a) With the exception of districts whose governing boards are appointed collectively by the Governor, the county commission, and any cooperating city within the county, the business affairs of each district shall be conducted and administered by a five-member board. All three-member boards existing on the effective date of […]
191.006 – General Powers.
191.006 General powers.—The district shall have, and the board may exercise by majority vote, the following powers: (1) To sue and be sued in the name of the district, to adopt and use a seal and authorize the use of a facsimile thereof, and to make and execute contracts and other instruments necessary or convenient to the […]