2014 Louisiana Laws
Revised Statutes
TITLE 33 - Municipalities and Parishes
RS 33:130.822 - Board of commissioners; members; officers

§130.822. Board of commissioners; members; officers

A. The district shall be governed by a board of commissioners, referred to in this Subpart as the "board", consisting of six members as follows:

(1) One member shall be appointed by the governing authority of the town of Olla.

(2) One member shall be appointed by the governing authority of the town of Tullos.

(3) One member shall be appointed by the governing authority of the town of Urania.

(4) The mayor of the town of Olla.

(5) The mayor of the town of Urania.

(6) The mayor of the town of Tullos.

B. Appointments made pursuant to Paragraphs (A)(1) through (3) of this Section shall be made at a public meeting from a list of nominations submitted by residents of the respective municipality.

C.(1) Members appointed pursuant to Paragraphs (A)(1) through (3) of this Section shall serve terms of four years after initial terms as provided in Paragraph (2) of this Subsection.

(2) One member shall serve an initial term of two years, one shall serve three years, and one shall serve four years, as determined by lot at the first meeting of the board.

D. Any vacancy in the membership of the board, occurring either by reason of the expiration of the term or by reason of death, resignation, or otherwise, shall be filled in the manner of the original appointment. If the entity responsible for the appointment of a member fails to fill a vacancy within thirty days, the board shall appoint an interim successor to serve until the position is filled by the appointing entity.

E. Any member of the board may be removed by the entity that originally appointed him for cause.

F. The members of the board shall serve without compensation. The board may reimburse any member for expenses actually incurred in the performance of his duties pursuant to this Subpart.

G. Members of the board individually and members of their immediate families are prohibited from bidding on or entering into any contract, subcontract, or other transaction that is under the supervision or jurisdiction of the district.

H. The board shall elect from among its own members a president, a vice president, a secretary, and a treasurer, whose duties shall be those usual to such offices. At the option of the board, the offices of secretary and treasurer may be held by one person.

I. 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 the board or on the written request of four members. Four members of the board shall constitute a quorum.

J. The board shall prescribe rules to govern its meetings, may draft and implement bylaws to control and implement the activities of the board, and shall maintain suitable offices in the district.

Acts 2009, No. 420, §1, eff. July 1, 2009.