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Louisiana Revised Statutes Tit. 28, § 913.7. Governing board; general provisions

Current as of January 01, 2023 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

The following provisions shall apply to all district and authority governing boards:

(1) Each board member shall serve without compensation, but shall be reimbursed for expenses and mileage at the same rate set by the division of administration for state employees for each day in actual attendance at board meetings or for representing the board in an official board-approved activity.

(2) The chairman shall be selected by a majority vote of the board. The term of the chairman shall be established under the board's bylaws.

(3) No member of the board or of his immediate family shall own or have any interest or part in any public or private organization, business, company, or entity conducting business of any kind with the district or authority.

(4) The board shall adopt and maintain bylaws to provide for the governance of the board. Such bylaws shall include but not be limited to:

(a) Procedures for the election of board officers, including terms of office and methods and grounds for removal.

(b) Procedures and grounds for the removal of any board member. Grounds for removal shall include conviction of a felony or may include failure to meet board attendance as provided in the bylaws.

(5) Procedures for filling a vacancy created by the removal, resignation, or death of any board member prior to the end of the board member's term shall follow those used for initial appointments.

(6) All members of the board and employees of the district or authority shall be subject to the Code of Governmental Ethics.

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