The original instrument and the following digest, which constitutes no part of the
legislative instrument, were prepared by Michael Bell.
DIGEST
Claitor (SB 566)
Present law provides for a board member to serve his term until a successor is appointed and
qualified.
Present law provides that member may be removed only for cause determined by the governing
authority of the appointing parish. Further provides that the board shall declare a member's
office vacant upon the member's conviction of a felony and a plea for nolo contendere to a felony
offense. Finally, provides that a member shall be deemed to have abandoned his office upon
failure to attend two of any three consecutive regularly scheduled meetings without an excuse
approved by a resolution of the board at the next regular meeting, and that a vacancy shall be
deemed to exist in that member's office beginning at such time.
Proposed law provides for the removal of a board member immediately if removed for cause, at
which time the governing body of the appointing parish is to appoint a temporary replacement to
the board immediately or within 14 days.
Proposed law provides that the temporary appointee is to remain on the board until a successor is
appointed and qualified and is not eligible for reappointment for a term.
Effective upon signature of the governor or lapse of time for gubernatorial action.
(Amends R.S. 48:1456(D))