2018 Louisiana Laws
Revised Statutes
TITLE 25 - Libraries, Museums, and Other Scientific
RS 25:380.82 - Governing board; creation; domicile; appointment and compensation of members
§380.82. Governing board; creation; domicile; appointment and compensation of members
A. The governing board of the museum is hereby created in the Department of State.
B. The domicile of the board shall be in Rapides Parish.
C. The board shall be comprised of thirteen members who have a knowledge of and an interest in historical preservation and the history of the Tioga area and surrounding communities and who shall be appointed as follows:
(1) Five members shall be appointed by the secretary of state to serve terms concurrent with the appointing authority.
(2) Eight members shall be appointed by the secretary of state from a list of nominees provided by the governing authority of the Tioga Historical Society, Inc. The initial terms of members appointed pursuant to this Paragraph shall terminate on July 1, 2006, and all subsequent terms shall be four years.
D. Each member shall serve until his successor is appointed and takes office.
E. Each appointment made by the secretary of state shall be subject to confirmation by the Senate.
F. Members of the board shall serve without compensation.
Acts 2003, No. 586, §1, eff. upon appropriation of funds.
