Louisiana § RS 33:4061 - Sewerage Control Commission of East Baton Rouge Parish

§ RS 33:4061. Sewerage Control Commission of East Baton Rouge Parish

A.  The Metropolitan Council of the parish of East Baton Rouge, Louisiana and the city of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, hereinafter referred to as "the council," with the approval of the mayor-president of the city of Baton Rouge under the plan of government of the parish of East Baton Rouge and the city of Baton Rouge, effective January 1, 1949, is hereby authorized to create a commission to be known as the "Sewerage Control Commission of East Baton Rouge Parish" which shall be composed of twelve members, one from each of the councilmanic districts, appointed by the mayor-president with the approval of the council.  The members shall serve without compensation.

B.  Members of the commission shall serve terms concurrent with the term of office of the appointing mayor-president and the council.  In the event any member shall cease to be a member of the commission for any reason, his successor shall be appointed by the mayor-president and approved by the council for the unexpired term of office.  Each commissioner shall be a citizen of the United States and a qualified voter of East Baton Rouge Parish.

C.(1)  The commission may authorize a reasonable travel allowance for its members in the performance of their official duties to the extent that funds are appropriated and available from the city of Baton Rouge and East Baton Rouge Parish.

(2)  The commission may employ such officers, agents, and employees as it may find necessary in the performance of its duties to the extent such employment is approved by the council and funds are appropriated and available therefor.

D.(1)  The commission shall elect from among their number a president, vice president, treasurer, and secretary, and other officers as they may deem necessary.  At the option of the commission, the offices of secretary and treasurer may be held by one person.

(2)  The commission shall meet in regular session once each year and shall also meet in special session at the call of the president of the commission or on written request of five members of the commission, or on written request of the mayor-president.

(3)  A majority of the membership shall constitute a quorum and all actions or resolutions of the commission shall be approved by the affirmative vote of a majority of those members present and voting.

E.  The commission shall adopt such rules and regulations as may be necessary and shall keep a record of its proceedings through the office of the secretary, who shall be assisted by the commission administrator.  The parish attorney shall serve as the commission's regular legal counsel and the various offices of the city-parish shall provide such services and assistance to the commission as the commission may request and require in the carrying out of the intention and purpose of R.S. 33:4061 through 33:4063.

F.  All action and minutes adopted by the commission shall be promptly transmitted to the council and the mayor-president for approval, and no action by the commission shall become effective until and unless such action is approved and adopted by the council.

G.  The commission shall exercise the powers herein described as conferred upon it by the council.

Acts 1984, No. 546, §1.

{{NOTE:  SEE ACTS 1984, NO. 546, §2.}}