§ 36:110 — Louisiana Economic Development Partnership; advisory committee

Louisiana § 36:110

• Jurisdiction: Louisiana
• Title 36: Organization of the Executive Branch of State Government

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§110. Louisiana Economic Development Partnership; advisory committee
A. There is hereby created an advisory committee to be known as the Louisiana
Economic Development Partnership. The committee shall advise the department on matters
relating to economic development policies, strategies, programs, and initiatives to promote
economic growth in the state.
B.(1) The committee shall consist of eleven appointed members as follows:
(a) Nine members appointed by the governor, one from within the geographic
boundaries of each of the state's eight regional economic development organizations and one
at large.
(b) One member appointed by the president of the Senate.
(c) One member appointed by the speaker of the House of Representatives.
(2) The secretary of Louisiana Economic Development or his designee shall serve
as an ex-officio and nonvoting member of the committee.
C. No member of the advisory committee shall hold an elected office while serving
as an appointed member of the advisory committee.
D. Vacancies on the advisory committee shall be filled in the same manner as the
original appointment.
E. The secretary of Louisiana Economic Development or his designee shall serve a
term coterminous with the term of the governor. The remaining members shall serve
four-year terms, except that, of the initial appointments, four shall be for two-year terms, four
shall be for three-year terms, and three shall be for four-year terms. Vacancies shall be filled
in the manner of original appointment. No member shall be eligible to serve more than two
terms; however, after the expiration of the term of a member appointed to serve three years
or less, two additional terms may be served if appointed thereto. A person appointed to fill
a vacancy may be appointed to serve two additional terms.
F. The committee may meet quarterly and may hold additional meetings as
necessary.
G. A majority of the appointed members of the committee shall constitute a quorum.
H. Members of the committee shall serve without compensation, but each member
shall be entitled to reimbursement of actual and necessary expenses incurred in the
performance of official duties in accordance with state travel regulations.
I. The committee shall annually elect a chairman and other officers as may be
deemed necessary.

Legislative History

Acts 2024, No. 590, §1, eff. June 11, 2024; Acts 2025, No. 432, §1.