La. Public Health and Safety § 40:1666.5

Current with changes from the 2024 legislative session effective on or before 7/1/2024, from Acts 1-3, 6-671

Section 40:1666.5 - Fireman's Supplemental Pay Board

A. There is hereby created a Fireman's Supplemental Pay Board, hereinafter referred to as the board, which shall consist of seven persons appointed by the governor. Each appointment by the governor shall be submitted to the Senate for confirmation. In making his appointments, the governor shall select three persons who are members in good standing of the Professional Firefighters Association of Louisiana, two persons who are members in good standing of the Louisiana State Fireman's Association, and two persons who are members in good standing of the Louisiana Fire Chiefs Association. The board shall elect a chairman from its membership to serve a two-year term.

B. Each member of the board shall serve a term concurrent with that of the governor appointing him.

C. Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 740, §1.

D. If more than thirty days have passed since the governor has been notified of a vacancy on the board and no new appointment has been made or if more than thirty days have passed since the governor has taken his oath of office for the term and no initial appointment for that position for that term has been made, then a member in good standing of the same firefighter's or fire chief's organization as the member who created the vacancy or whose term expired, as applicable, shall be appointed by such organization so that the board shall at all times consist of three persons who are members in good standing of the Professional Firefighters Association of Louisiana, two persons who are members in good standing of the Louisiana State Fireman's Association, and two persons who are members in good standing of the Louisiana Fire Chiefs Association. Any member serving pursuant to the provisions of this Subsection shall serve until the governor makes his appointment for such position pursuant to Subsection A of this Section.

E. A majority of the board shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of any and all business of the board; and the members of the board shall elect their chairman and vice-chairman.

La. Public Health and Safety § 40:1666.5

Acts 1967, No. 82, §2. Amended by Acts 1977, No. 242, §1, eff. July 6, 1977; Acts 1980, No. 770, §1, eff. July 31, 1980; Acts 1997, No. 740, §1; Acts 1999, No. 964, §1, eff. July 1, 1999; Acts 2003, No. 774, §8; Redesignated from R.S. 33:2006. See Acts 2014, No. 158, §§3 and 7; Acts 2023, No. 138, §1, eff. Jan. 8, 2024.