2011 Louisiana Laws
Revised Statutes
TITLE 17 — Education
RS 17:1872 — Meetings of board; quorum and vote for official action


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§1872. Meetings of board; quorum and vote for official action

A. The board shall hold at least one regular meeting in each quarter of each calendar year. Other regular meetings and special meetings may be called and held as provided in the bylaws, or by any rule, regulation, or resolution adopted by the board. The board shall fix the time and determine the place of all meetings.

B. Nine members of the board shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of official business. Official action of the board shall require the favorable vote of a majority of the members present and voting and, in any event, the favorable vote of at least seven members must be cast in favor of any such action. Voting by proxy is prohibited.

Acts 1998, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 151, §1, eff. July 1, 1999.

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