The original instrument was prepared by Michael Bell. The following digest,
which does not constitute a part of the legislative instrument, was prepared by
Ann S. Brown.
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 authority 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))
Summary of Amendments Adopted by Senate
Senate Floor Amendments to engrossed bill
1. Makes technical changes.