Section 11.326 - Appointment of Watermaster(a) The executive director may appoint one watermaster for each water division.(b) A watermaster holds office until a successor is appointed. The executive director may remove a watermaster at any time.(c) The executive director may employ assistant watermasters and other employees necessary to aid a watermaster in the discharge of his duties.(d) In a water division in which the office of watermaster is vacant, the executive director has the powers of a watermaster.(e) The executive director shall supervise and generally direct the watermaster in the performance of his duties as defined in Section 11.327. A watermaster is responsible to the executive director for the proper performance of his duties.(f) A person dissatisfied with any action of a watermaster may apply to the executive director for relief.(g) For a water basin in which a watermaster is not appointed, the executive director shall: (1) evaluate the water basin at least once every five years to determine whether a watermaster should be appointed; and(2) report the findings and make recommendations to the commission.(h) The commission shall: (1) determine the criteria or risk factors to be considered in an evaluation under Subsection (g); and(2) include the findings and recommendations under Subsection (g) in the commission's biennial report to the legislature.Amended By Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1021, Sec. 5.05, eff. 9/1/2011.Amended By Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 696, Sec. 1, eff. 9/1/1997.Amended by Acts 1977, 65th Leg., p. 2207, ch. 870, Sec. 1, eff. 9/1/1977