(a) A person may not be elected or appointed as a director unless the person is:
(1) at least 18 years of age;
(2) a resident of the district; and
(3) a qualified voter.
(b) A person elected or appointed to fill Place 1 or 3 on the board must also be a resident of the portion of Commissioners Precinct 1 or 3, respectively, that lies within the district.
(c) A person is not eligible to serve as a director if the person is:
(1) the district administrator; or
(2) a district employee.