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HB 516 Engrossed 2018 Regular Session Guinn
Abstract: Increases the maximum per diem for commissioners of waterworks districts located in
Jefferson Davis Parish and requires a two-thirds vote of the parish governing authority to
increase the per diem for waterworks commissioners in the parish.
Present law authorizes parishes to create waterworks districts, which have control of water systems
in their respective districts. Provides for meetings of the board of commissioners of any such
district.
Present law authorizes a per diem of up to $60 for waterworks district commissioners for attendance
at meetings for up to 24 regular meetings and 12 special meetings each year.
Present law provides for $100 as the maximum per diem for the commissioners of Jefferson Davis
Parish Water District #4 and the Jefferson Davis Central Waterworks District.
Proposed law increases to $150 the maximum per diem for the commissioners of any waterworks
district located in Jefferson Davis Parish.
Proposed law, applicable to all Jefferson Davis Parish waterworks districts, provides that a per diem
increase requires a 2/3rds vote of the parish governing authority after a public hearing that has been
advertised twice in an official journal of the district.
(Amends R.S. 33:3819(H))
Summary of Amendments Adopted by House
The Committee Amendments Proposed by House Committee on Municipal, Parochial and
Cultural Affairs to the original bill:
1. Make the $150 maximum per diem applicable to all waterworks districts in Jefferson
Davis Parish.