The original instrument and the following digest, which constitutes no part of the
legislative instrument, were prepared by Michael Bell.
DIGEST
Nevers (SB 262)
Present law provides that no member of a board of commissioners of a gas utility district may
receive a salary for the performance of his duties, but may receive a per diem for each meeting
attended, up to 25 meetings per year. Provides that the board shall set the per diem, not to
exceed $75. Allows a member to receive reimbursement for expenses and additional
compensation for additional duties associated with serving as secretary, treasurer or secretary-
treasurer to the board.
Present law provides an exception for members of the board of commissioners for East Baton
Rouge Parish and for Livingston Parish Gas Utility District No. 1.
Proposed law provides an additional exception for members of the board of commissioners for
Washington Parish Gas Utility District No. 2.
Proposed law provides that no member of the board of commissioners of Washington Parish Gas
Utility District No. 2 shall receive a salary for the performance of his duties as a member.
Proposed law provides that each member of the board of commissioners may receive a per diem
for each meeting attended.
Proposed law provides for the board to fix the amount of the per diem in an amount not to exceed
$100 dollars per day and that it may reimburse a member for all proper expenses incurred in
carrying out the business of the district.
Proposed law provides that the board may fix reasonable additional compensation,
commensurate with the additional duties performed, for a member who serves as secretary or
treasurer or secretary-treasurer of the board.
Effective upon signature of the governor or lapse of time for gubernatorial action.
(Adds R.S. 33:4305(B)(4))