La. Stat. tit. 33 § 4564.1
Notwithstanding the provisions of R.S. 33:4564(A) or any other provision of law to the contrary, the board of recreation of St. Charles Parish shall be composed of seven commissioners who shall govern the district and who shall be qualified voters and residents of the parish, and each of whom shall be a resident of a different ward of the parish. The members of the board shall be appointed by the parish governing authority. The five commissioners serving prior to the effective date of this Section shall serve out their terms. The two additional members appointed shall be appointed by the parish governing authority for an initial term as determined by the parish governing authority, not to exceed seven years, and they shall serve until their successors have been appointed and qualified. All commissioners shall thereafter be appointed by the parish governing authority for terms of five years. Any vacancy which occurs shall be filled by appointment of the parish governing authority for the unexpired term.
La. R.S. § 33:4564.1