§9204. Meetings of board; officers; procedure; employees
A. The board shall convene and hold its first meeting in the city of Lafayette as soon as practicable after the appointment of the commissioners. A majority of the membership of the board shall constitute a quorum for conducting business. The board shall elect from its own members a president, vice-president, secretary, and treasurer, whose duties shall be those usual to such offices. At the option of the board, the offices of secretary and treasurer may be held by one person. The board shall also designate the time and place for holding regular meetings and shall meet in regular session once each month. The board may also meet in special session upon the call of the president or the written request of four commissioners. In the case of death or resignation of the president, the secretary shall call the board together to fill the vacancy.
B. The board shall prescribe rules to govern its meetings and itself. However, all ordinances of the board shall require the favorable vote of at least a majority of the membership of the board and shall have the force of law. Motions or resolutions may also be adopted by the board for the transaction of its business where an ordinance is not required.
C. The board shall maintain suitable offices in the district and may contract with, employ, and fix the compensation and terms of employment of attorneys, clerks, engineers, deputy commissioners, superintendents, or any other agents or employees.
Acts 1984, No. 161, §1.
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