Nevers (SB 262) Act No. 456
Prior law provided 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. Provided that the board shall set the per diem,
not to exceed $75. Allowed 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.
Prior law provided an exception for members of the board of commissioners for East Baton
Rouge Parish and for Livingston Parish Gas Utility District No. 1.
New law provides an additional exception for members of the board of commissioners for
Washington Parish Gas Utility District No. 2. Provides that no member of the board shall
receive a salary for the performance of his duties as a member. Provides that each member
of the board may receive a per diem for each meeting attended. Provides for the board to fix
the amount of the per diem in an amount not to exceed $100 per day and that it may
reimburse a member for all proper expenses incurred in carrying out the business of the
district. 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 (June 4, 2014).
(Adds R.S. 33:4305(B)(4))