2022 Louisiana Laws
Revised Statutes
Title 40 - Public Health and Safety
§40:1666.5. Fireman's Supplemental Pay Board

RS 40:1666.5 - Fireman's Supplemental Pay Board

A. There is hereby created a Fireman's Supplemental Pay Board, hereinafter referred to as the board, which shall consist of five persons appointed by the governor. Each appointment by the governor shall be submitted to the Senate for confirmation. In making his appointments the governor shall select two persons who are members in good standing of the Professional Firefighters Association of Louisiana, two persons who are members in good standing of the Louisiana State Fireman's Association, and one at-large member who has at least twenty-five years of firefighter experience. The board shall elect a chairman from its membership to serve a two-year term.

B. Each member of the board shall serve a term concurrent with that of the governor appointing him.

C. Repealed by Acts 1997, No.740, §1.

D. In case of vacancy or delay in appointment, the appointment shall be1 a member in good standing of the same fire fighters organization as his predecessor, so that the board shall at all times consist of three persons who are members in good standing of the Professional Firefighters Association of Louisiana and two persons who are members in good standing of the Louisiana State Fireman's Association.

E. A majority of the board shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of any and all business of the board; and the members of the board shall elect their chairman and vice-chairman.

Acts 1967, No. 82, §2. Amended by Acts 1977, No. 242, §1, eff. July 6, 1977; Acts 1980, No. 770, §1, eff. July 31, 1980; Acts 1997, No. 740, §1; Acts 1999, No. 964, §1, eff. July 1, 1999; Acts 2003, No. 774, §8; Redesignated from R.S. 33:2006. See Acts 2014, No. 158, §§3 and 7.

1In Subsec. D, so in enrolled bill. See 1980 Amendment note for deleted language.