§17-16F-10c. Creation of board of directors for local port authority district; powers and duties.

(a) A local port authority district may appoint a board of directors to administer the district. Board members shall be appointed from political subdivisions and the private sector and, at a minimum, represent the following areas:

(1) One member from each political subdivision and each private entity comprising the local port authority district;

(2) One member from the congressional district in which the local port authority district is located who shall represent the public interest generally;

(3) At least two members that have recognized ability and practical experience in transportation;

(4) At least two members with recognized ability and practical experience in economic development, freight, or logistics;

(5) At least one member that has recognized ability and practical experience in international trade;

(6) At least one member with recognized ability and practical experience in business management, economics, or accounting; and

(7) Two members representing the public at large.

(b) The board may exercise all powers necessary and proper to implement the purpose of the local port authority district so long as those powers do not exceed or supersede the powers of the division: Provided, That the power of eminent domain may only be exercised by the division itself and not by any local port authority district.

(c) The board shall prepare and submit a plan by October 31 of each year with the division for future development, construction, and improvement of its services and facilities.