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HB 117 Original 2018 Regular Session Dustin Miller
Abstract: Provides for changes to the board of commissioners of the St. Landry Parish Fire District
No. 7.
Present law provides for the appointment of members to the boards of commissioners of fire
protection districts. Generally provides that the board of commissioners shall consist of five
members; provides exceptions.
Present law provides that, in the case where one municipality is included within the boundaries of
a district lying within a single parish, members shall be appointed as follows:
(1)Two members shall be appointed by the parish governing authority.
(2)Two members shall be appointed by the governing authority of the municipality.
(3)One shall be selected by the other four members and shall serve as chairman of the board.
Proposed law provides that the board of commissioners of St. Landry Parish Fire District No. 7 shall
consist of seven members. Further provides that the governing authority of the parish shall appoint
the additional members and set the initial terms of the additional members.
(Adds R.S. 40:1496(B)(5)(e))