(a) That all regular meetings of said board of directors shall be held on the first Monday of each month, and special meetings may be held at any time when all of the members are voluntarily present, or may be called by the president or any two members at any time; but notice in writing signed by persons calling any special meeting shall be served upon each director at least six hours before the time fixed for such special meeting, unless such notice be waived by voluntary appearance. If any director be present in the district, such notice must be delivered to him personally, but if absent shall be left at his usual place of residence. A majority of the directors shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business, and in the absence of the secretary a quorum at any meeting may select a secretary pro tem. Each meeting of the board shall be open to the public.

(b) The board shall appoint an assessor of the district and such other employees as the board shall deem necessary for the efficient conduct of the district’s business and shall fix their compensation. Officers and employees appointed by the board shall hold office and employment during the pleasure of the board. The assessor and other employees shall execute such official bonds as the board of directors may prescribe, which such bonds shall be approved by the board of directors and filed with secretary of said district, or with the county treasurer of the county wherein its registered office is located if the board of directors so directs. Premiums on all such bonds shall be paid by the district. The obligee named in any bond required under this act shall be the irrigation district, for use and benefit of said district and all others concerned.