2006 Louisiana Laws - RS 34:1706 — Officers of board; meetings; offices, agents and employees

§1706.  Officers of board; meetings; offices, agents and employees

The board shall elect from among its own members a president, vice-president, a secretary and treasurer, whose duties shall be those usual to such offices.  At the option of the board, the office of secretary and treasurer may be held by one person.  The board shall meet in regular session once each month and shall also meet in special session as often as the president of the board convenes them, or on written request of three members.  Three members of the board shall constitute a quorum.  The board shall prescribe rules to govern its meetings, shall maintain suitable offices in the district and may contract with and employ attorneys, clerks, engineers, deputy commissioners, superintendents, stevedores and other agents and employees and shall fix their compensation and terms of office or employment.  

Added by Acts 1960, No. 228, §1.