Louisiana § 15:1097.3 Board of commissioners; officers; meetings

Louisiana Statutes

§ 15:1097.3 — Board of commissioners; officers; meetings

Louisiana § 15:1097.3

Title 15Criminal Procedure

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La. Stat. Ann. § 15:1097.3 (2026).

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A.The board of commissioners shall elect a president, a secretary, and a treasurer, whose duties in addition to those provided by this Subpart shall be established by the board. If the board so decides, one commissioner may serve as both secretary and treasurer, but in any event the treasurer shall furnish bond in an amount and in accordance with terms and conditions fixed by the board. The board may also elect an executive board, composed of not more than seven members, and establish its duties and responsibilities.

B.The board shall fix a time and place for the holding of its regular meetings. Additional regular or special meetings may be held upon the call of the president or of three of the commissioners. All meetings of the board shall be held at the domicile of the board and shall

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A. The board of commissioners shall elect a president, a secretary, and a treasurer, whose duties in addition to those provided by this Subpart shall be established by the board. If the board so decides, one commissioner may serve as both secretary and treasurer, but in any event the treasurer shall furnish bond in an amount and in accordance with terms and conditions fixed by the board. The board may also elect an executive board, composed of not more than seven members, and establish its duties and responsibilities.
B. The board shall fix a time and place for the holding of its regular meetings. Additional regular or special meetings may be held upon the call of the president or of three of the commissioners. All meetings of the board shall be held at the domicile of the board and shall be governed by the provisions of R.S. 42:11 et seq. The board shall hold at least one regular meeting in each calendar month; however, the board may meet less frequently but not less than once each calendar quarter if it establishes an executive board and requires it to hold regular meetings at least once in each calendar month.
C. A majority of the current members of the board shall constitute a quorum. A quorum shall be required to transact business and all actions and resolutions of the board must be approved by a majority of the quorum present.