Louisiana Revised Statutes Tit. 37, § 2551. Creation of board of examiners; purposes; membership; expenses

A. There is hereby created a Board of Examiners of Certified Shorthand Reporters within the office of the governor for the purpose of encouraging proficiency in the practice of shorthand reporting as a profession, promoting efficiency in court and general reporting, and extending to the courts and to the public the protection afforded by a standardized profession by establishing a standard of competency for those persons engaged in it.

C. Each member of the board shall receive a per diem at the rate of seventy-five dollars for each day in actual attendance at a regular or special meeting. However, no member shall receive per diem for more than twelve special meetings actually attended per year. Members shall also be allowed necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their duties as members of the board.