The original instrument and the following digest, which constitutes no part of the
legislative instrument, were prepared by Michael Bell.
DIGEST
Present law provides for the board of commissioners to be composed of nine members who are
appointed as follows:
(1)Seven members shall be appointed by the governing authority of Evangeline Parish.
(2)Three members shall be appointed by the board of aldermen of the city of Ville Platte
with the concurrence of the mayor.
(3)One member shall be appointed jointly by the members of the legislature who represent
the representative or senatorial district or districts in which the district is located.
Proposed law provides for the board of commissioners to be composed of 11 members who are
appointed as follows:
(1)Three members shall be appointed by the governing authority of the parish in which the
district is located.
(2)Three members shall be appointed by the board of aldermen of the most populous
municipality located in the parish according to the latest federal decennial census, with
the concurrence of the mayor of the municipality.
(3)Three members shall be appointed jointly by the members of the legislature who
represent the representative or senatorial district or districts in which the district is
located.
Proposed law provides that the secretary and treasurer of the board of commissioners may
receive compensation for their services.
Proposed law provides that the revenue generated by the assets of the district may be allocated to
the promotion or sponsorship of athletic and health-related activities in the district.
Proposed law provides for the board of commissioners of the district to create an advisory
committee composed of the presidents or their designees of the various sports leagues formally
organized and located within the district.
Effective upon signature of the governor or lapse of time for gubernatorial action.
(Amends R.S. 33:4562.3; repeals R.S. 33:4562.4)