(a) The district is governed by a board of five directors appointed by the city council. The directors occupy numbered places on the board.
(b) Directors serve staggered two-year terms, with the terms of the directors occupying Places 1, 2, and 3 expiring at midnight on March 1 of each odd-numbered year and the terms of the directors occupying Places 4 and 5 expiring at midnight on March 1 of each even-numbered year.
(c) The mayor of the city serves, ex officio, as an honorary board member. The mayor may attend all board meetings and participate in all board proceedings except that the mayor may not vote.