C. Provisions similar to paragraphs A and B regarding an advisory committee.

The commissioners shall also agree upon contracts between the authority and the counties regarding cost-sharing and the placement of prisoners.

§1852.__Transfer of property and assets

The directors shall determine what property or properties, if any, owned by Lincoln County and Sagadahoc County may be necessary to perform the functions of the jail authority and may request in writing that the commissioners convey title to the property to the jail authority, and the commissioners may make the conveyance.__The jail authority shall pay fair compensation for the property or properties. Any request by the directors must be in writing within 2 years of the date of the certificate of organization. The authority shall provide a right of first refusal to the county in which the property is located should the property no longer be needed by the authority.

§1853.__Directors

1.__Authorization.__All of the affairs of the jail authority are managed by a board of directors that consists of not less than 12 directors.__The initial board consists of 6 public members, one from each of the commissioners' districts; 4 county commissioners, 2 from each county and 2 sheriffs, one from each county.__The exact number of directors must be determined by the operating and governance agreement. Each director is entitled to one vote. The jail authority may alter the number of its directors by amending the operating and governance agreement.__A quorum of the directors may conduct the affairs of the jail authority even if there is a vacancy on the board of directors.__A quorum is a simple majority of eligible and appointed directors, as long as each county is represented. A simple majority of directors voting, either in person or by written consent, may conduct the affairs of the jail authority.

2.__Term.__The duration of terms is determined by the operating and governance agreement. Directors shall serve until their successors are appointed and qualified.__Any director may be appointed to successive terms without limit.

3.__Vacancy.__Any vacancy on the board of directors must be filled within 30 days after the vacancy occurs by appointment of