(a) The board of the Jackson County Water Authority shall consist of five directors who shall be appointed in the following manner: One director by the Jackson County Commission for an initial term of two years; two directors by the state senator from Jackson County for initial terms of three years so that both of these appointees are not qualified electors of the same state House of Representative’s district; and two directors by the members of the state House of Representatives representing Jackson County for initial terms of four years.

(b) As soon as may be practicable after the organization of the authority, an election shall be held by the board of directors to elect a vice chair and a secretary-treasurer. After the initial term of three years for the chair, the board of directors shall elect a chair who shall serve two-year terms.

(c) Upon the expiration of the initial terms, directors shall serve a term of four years and vacancies shall be filled by the respective appointing authority that made the initial appointment. In the event of a vacancy in office due to death, disability, resignation, or impeachment, the unexpired term of such office shall be filled by appointment by the appointing authority. No officer of the state or of any county or municipality shall, during his or her tenure as such officer, be eligible to serve as a director.

(d) Each director appointed shall be a duly qualified elector of that county and shall be a resident of and the owner of real property in that part of the service area of the authority which lies within that county.

(e) Any director of the authority may be impeached and removed from office in the same manner and on the same grounds provided by Section 175 of the Constitution of Alabama and the general laws of the state for impeachment and removal of the officers mentioned in Section 175.

(f) The Jackson County Commission may provide office space, staff, and supplies for the authority.