Board Members

Board Members

The Seis Lagos Utility District is governed by 5 board members who meet monthly to evaluate the maintenance, operation, and general progression of the district. They are elected every 4 years by the involved communities of Brockdale, Commons of Camden, and Seis Lagos.

President
Choi Shepard
choi.shepard@slud.us
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Vice-President
Omar Naji
omar.naji@slud.us
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Secretary/Treasurer
Mike Worley
mike.worley@slud.us

​Director
Nick Calautti
nick.calautti@slud.us

Director
Marc Johnson
marc.johnson@slud.us

Qualifications for Board Members

All board members must meet the following criteria:

  • Must be at least 21 years of age
  • A current Texas resident
  • A qualified voter within the Seis Lagos Utility District

Frequently Asked Questions About Fee of Office

In Texas, members of the governing body of a special district—such as the Seis Lagos Utility District (SLUD) Board of Directors—are allowed by state law to receive a small payment for the time they spend performing their official duties. This payment is called a “fee of office.”

A fee of office is a statutory reimbursement intended to compensate elected directors for:

  • Attending official Board meetings
  • Participating in District business that is formally authorized
  • Carrying out duties required by law or District policy

This fee helps offset the personal time and costs that Directors commit to fulfilling their responsibilities.

The fee of office is not a salary, not an employee wage, and not a benefit.
Board Directors are not employees of the District. They do not receive:

  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement benefits
  • Full‑time or part‑time compensation

The fee simply acknowledges the hours Directors volunteer to oversee the District’s operations, infrastructure, financial obligations, and compliance requirements.

Texas law allows these fees because special districts depend heavily on community members who volunteer significant time to manage public utilities. The fee helps ensure:

  • Fairness for those who commit personal time
  • Transparency in how public duties are compensated
  • Consistency with practices across other Texas utility and special districts

SLUD must follow Texas Water Code and state‑mandated limits regarding:

  • The maximum amount a Director may receive per meeting
  • The maximum annual amount a Director may receive
  • The types of activities that qualify for the fee
  • Public reporting requirements

All fee‑of‑office payments are publicly recorded and disclosed in the District’s financial documents.

Understanding the fee of office helps residents see how the District:

  • Ensures good governance
  • Attracts qualified individuals to serve
  • Maintains transparency in its financial practices
  • Follows all state laws and reporting requirements

SLUD’s Directors play a critical role in oversight of water quality, infrastructure reinvestment, budgeting, regulatory compliance, and long‑term planning—and the fee of office is one small part of supporting that work.