2018 Louisiana Laws
Revised Statutes
TITLE 23 - Labor and Worker's Compensation
RS 23:1658 - Local advisory councils
§1658. Local advisory councils
A.(1) The governor may appoint local or industry advisory councils, composed of an equal number of employer and employee representatives, and public representatives, who may fairly be regarded as representative because of their vocation, employment, or affiliations.
(2) Each council shall elect a chairman. Each council shall adopt such rules as it deems necessary. Council members may be represented by an alternate of their own choosing and in accordance with rules established by the council. Each council shall aid the administrator in formulating policies and discussing problems related to the administration of this Chapter and in assuring impartiality and freedom from political influence in the solution of such problems.
B. Members of local or industry advisory councils, and members of special committees, shall serve without compensation; however, members of local or industry advisory councils and members of special committees shall be reimbursed for any necessary expenses in conformity with agency travel regulations.
Acts 1988, No. 910, §1; Acts 1988, No. 910, §1; Acts 1997, No. 1, §2; eff. Aug. 29, 1997.
