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HB 640 Engrossed 2020 Regular Session Charles Owen
Abstract: Deletes general limitations relative to per diem paid to members of the board of
commissioners of waterworks districts and repeals provisions relative to certain waterworks
districts with respect to the per diem paid to board members.
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
of meetings for up to 24 regular meetings and 12 special meetings each year. Proposed law deletes
present law per diem limitations for waterworks districts.
Present law provides for higher limits on per diem for particular districts and parishes. Proposed law
repeals these particular provisions in accordance with proposed law removing the general limits.
(Amends R.S. 33:3819(A); Repeals R.S. 33:3819(B)-(L))