2009 Louisiana Laws TITLE 38 Public contracts, works and improvements :: RS 38:3087.174 Board of commissioners, appointment; tenure; vacancies; compensation

§3087.174.  Board of commissioners, appointment; tenure; vacancies; compensation

A.  The district shall be governed and controlled by a board of five commissioners, each of whom shall be a qualified elector of the state of Louisiana who resides within the limits of Allen Parish.  All members of the board of commissioners shall be appointed by the governor.  The appointment of the members of the board of commissioners shall be subject to Senate confirmation.

B.  Initial appointments shall be made for staggered terms as specified in this Subsection, and at the termination of these initial terms of office, each term of office shall be four years.  Initial terms shall be as follows as designated by the governor:

(1)  Three members shall be appointed for two-year terms.

(2)  Two members shall be appointed for four-year terms.

C.  Any vacancy which occurs prior to the expiration of the term for which a member of the board of commissioners has been appointed shall be filled by the governor for the unexpired term.

D.  Members of the board of commissioners shall receive no compensation for their services.

Acts 2002, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 163, §2, eff. April 19, 2002.