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RS 33:9039.122

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RS 33:9039.122
§9039.122. Composition of the governing board
A. The district shall be governed by a board of commissioners, referred to in this Chapter as the "board", consisting of seven members appointed by the mayor of the city of Abbeville subject to the approval of the governing authority of the city of Abbeville.
B.(1) Each member of the board shall serve a term of four years after initial terms as provided in Paragraph
(2)of this Subsection.
(2)Two members shall serve an initial term of one year, two shall serve two years, two shall serve three years, and one shall serve four years, as determined by lot at the first meeting of the board.
(3)Members shall be eligible for reappointment.
C. Any vacancy in the membership of the board shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment. In the event that the mayor fails to fill a vacancy within thirty days after the vacancy occurs, the remaining members of the board shall appoint an interim successor to serve until the position is filled by the mayor.
D. Members shall serve without compensation but may be reimbursed for travel expenses from district funds available for the purpose.
E. Four members shall constitute a quorum of the board for the transaction of business.
F. The board shall elect from its members a chairman, a vice chairman, a secretary-treasurer, and such other officers as it may deem necessary. The duties of the officers shall be fixed by the bylaws adopted by the board.
G. The board shall keep minutes of all meetings and shall make them available through the secretary-treasurer of the board. The monies, funds, and accounts of the district shall be in the official custody of the board.
H. The board shall adopt such rules and regulations as it deems necessary or advisable for conducting its business affairs. It shall hold regular meetings as shall be provided in the bylaws and may hold special meetings at such times and places as may be prescribed in the bylaws.
Acts 2007, No. 46, §1, eff. July 1, 2007.
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