(a) To qualify for election to the board, a person must:
(1) be at least 18 years of age;
(2) have been a resident of the district for at least two years; and
(3) be a qualified property tax paying voter of the district.
(b) A person may not serve as a director if the person:
(1) is a district employee;
(2) was a district employee at any time during the two years preceding the date of the election; or
(3) receives compensation under a contract with the district.