TEMPORARY DIRECTORS.

(a) The temporary board consists of:

(1) two directors appointed by the Liberty County Commissioners Court;

(2) two directors appointed by the Cleveland Independent School District; and

(3) one director appointed by the landowner of a majority of the assessed real property in the district.

(b) Temporary directors serve until the earlier of:

(1) the date permanent directors are elected under Section 8010.003; or

(2) the fourth anniversary of the effective date of the Act enacting this chapter.

(c) If permanent directors have not been elected under Section 8010.003 and the terms of the temporary directors have expired, successor temporary directors shall be appointed or reappointed as provided by Subsection (d) to serve terms that expire on the earlier of:

(1) the date permanent directors are elected under Section 8010.003; or

(2) the fourth anniversary of the date of the appointment or reappointment.

(d) If Subsection (c) applies, the temporary directors shall recommend to the commission persons to serve as successor temporary directors. After reviewing the recommendations, the commission shall approve or disapprove the successor temporary directors. If the commission is not satisfied with the recommendations, the commission may request additional recommendations. On request by the commission, the temporary directors shall submit additional recommendations.