(1) When an authority is about to expire, the board of county commissioners may by resolution authorize the creation of such weather modification authority and all its powers, including the power to certify a tax levy as provided by 85-3-422, for an additional 5-year period if the resolution authorizing the creation of such authority is adopted by the board of county commissioners before the date prescribed in the preceding resolution for its termination. Upon passing such resolution for the creation of the authority, the board of county commissioners shall appoint five commissioners to 5-year terms of office, subsequently filling vacancies in the manner prescribed by 85-3-411.
(2) The board may create the authority for subsequent 5-year periods by following the procedure provided in this section.