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Louisiana Revised Statutes Tit. 40, § 1558.4. Volunteer Firefighters' Tuition Reimbursement Board; creation; membership

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

A. There is hereby created the Volunteer Firefighters' Tuition Reimbursement Board within the Department of Public Safety and Corrections, office of state fire marshal code enforcement and building safety.

B. The Volunteer Firefighters' Tuition Reimbursement Board shall be composed of seven members as follows:

(1) The state fire marshal or his designee.

(2) The president of the Senate or his designee.

(3) The speaker of the House of Representatives or his designee.

(4) One member appointed by the governor.

(5) One member appointed by the Louisiana State Firemen's Association.

(6) Two members appointed by the Louisiana Fire Chiefs Association, one of whom shall be the chief of a predominantly volunteer fire department.

C. Each board member shall serve without compensation.

D. The board shall adopt rules and regulations providing for the governance of the board, including but not limited to the following:

(1) Procedures for the election of board officers and terms of office.

(2) Methods and grounds for removal of board members, which shall include but not be limited to conviction of a felony and failure to meet attendance rules.

(3) Procedures for filling vacancies created by removal, resignation, or death of any member prior to the end of the member's term, which shall follow those used for the initial appointment of members to the board.

E. Four members shall constitute a quorum and shall be required to conduct the business of the board. A majority vote of the members constituting a quorum shall be necessary for any action taken by the board.

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