§ 48:2175 — Directors

A. The board of the compact shall consist of such directors as are specified in the compact agreement, provided the board shall consist of at least five directors, including the Louisiana designee to the Southern Rail Corridor to be appointed by the chairman of the Southern Rail Corridor.
B. All directors shall be appointed by the parish or municipality forming the compact, if there is only one. If more than one parish, municipality, or any combination of parishes and municipalities is involved in forming a compact, each parish or municipality shall appoint an equal number of directors.
C. The compact shall elect from its directors a chairman, a vice chairman, and a secretary-treasurer who shall serve one-year terms. Where more than one parish or municipality is involved in the formation of a compact, the chairmanship for each successive term shall be alternated among the representatives of all participating parishes and municipalities.
D. Any vacancy which occurs prior to the expiration of a term for which a member of the board has been appointed shall be filled by appointment in the same manner as the original appointment for the unexpired term as set forth in the articles of incorporation or bylaws of the compact.
E. Upon the effective date of an appointment, or as soon as practicable thereafter, each appointed member shall enter upon their duties. A member shall hold office until a successor has been appointed. Any member of the compact is eligible for reappointment.
F. All directors shall have equal status, and each director shall have one vote.
G. The presence of a majority of the board shall constitute a quorum. A majority vote of those present and voting shall be necessary for any action taken by the board.
H. A vacancy on the board shall not impair the right of a quorum to exercise a right or perform a duty of the board.

Legislative History

Acts 2010, No. 838, §2, eff. July 1, 2010; Acts 2010, No. 858, §1, eff. June 30, 2010.