§315. Louisiana Music Commission; creation; membership
A.
(1)The Louisiana Music Commission, referred to in this Chapter as the
"commission", is established in the office of cultural development within the Department of
Culture, Recreation and Tourism, referred to in this Chapter as the "department", and shall
be domiciled in the greater Baton Rouge area. The commission shall be composed of fifteen
persons.
(2)Thirteen members of the commission shall be appointed by the lieutenant
governor, at least one of whom shall be a member of a minority, for a term concurrent with
that of the lieutenant governor making the appointment. Each appointment by the lieutenant
governor shall be submitted to the Senate for confirmation.
(3)Two members of the commission shall be appointed by the secretary o
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§315. Louisiana Music Commission; creation; membership
A.(1) The Louisiana Music Commission, referred to in this Chapter as the
"commission", is established in the office of cultural development within the Department of
Culture, Recreation and Tourism, referred to in this Chapter as the "department", and shall
be domiciled in the greater Baton Rouge area. The commission shall be composed of fifteen
persons.
(2) Thirteen members of the commission shall be appointed by the lieutenant
governor, at least one of whom shall be a member of a minority, for a term concurrent with
that of the lieutenant governor making the appointment. Each appointment by the lieutenant
governor shall be submitted to the Senate for confirmation.
(3) Two members of the commission shall be appointed by the secretary of state, at
least one of whom shall be a member of a minority, for a term concurrent with that of the
secretary of state making the appointment. Each appointment by the secretary of state shall
be submitted to the Senate for confirmation.
(4) The lieutenant governor shall designate one of the members to serve as chairman.
The members shall elect other officers as they deem necessary for the efficient operation of
the business of the commission. A majority of the commission shall constitute a quorum for
the transaction of business of the commission.
B. A vacancy in the membership of the commission shall be filled by an appointment
made by either the lieutenant governor or the secretary of state, whichever made the original
appointment that is now vacant.
C. Members shall receive no compensation for their services.
D. Meetings shall be held upon call of the chairman at such time and place within
the state of Louisiana as the chairman designates in the notice, which the chairman shall give
to the full membership. The commission shall hold not less than two meetings nor more than
fourteen meetings during each calendar year and other special meetings as necessary.
Meetings shall be called by the chairman when requested by three members of the
commission.
E. With the consent of the secretary of the department, the commission may appoint
a director to administer the functions of the commission. The director is subject to the direct
supervision of the secretary of the department.