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HB 434 Original 2018 Regular Session Hensgens
Abstract: Increases the maximum amount of per diem that the governing authority of Vermilion
Parish is authorized to pay to members of the governing board of Vermilion Parish Hospital
Service District No. 3 and increases the number of meetings for which the commissioners
may be paid.
Present law authorizes parishes to create hospital service districts. Provides that the governing
authority of the parish in which the district is located may permit per diem to each member of the
commission not less than $25 nor more than $40 for each day of his attendance at commission
meetings, not to exceed 12 regular meetings per year, payable out of the funds of the hospital service
district.
Proposed law authorizes the governing authority of Vermilion Parish to pay members of the
governing board of Vermilion Parish Hospital Service District No. 3 a per diem not to exceed $125.
Authorizes payment of per diem to such members for four special meetings per year, in addition to
the 12 regular meetings, and otherwise retains present law.
(Adds R.S. 46:1053(C)(2)(i))