Within fourteen (14) days after the annual Board election in April, the Board will meet to administer the oath of office to new Board members and to elect a president, vice-president and treasurer. Thereafter, on or before the 15th day of July of each year, the Board shall elect a secretary, who shall enter his/her respective duties on the 15th day of July. The secretary may or may not be a member of the Board (RSMo. Section 162.301(2)).