Bill > HB633

This bill modifies the composition and appointment process for the boards of commissioners of the Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority-East and West Bank. The bill reduces the Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority-East board from nine to seven members, changing the appointment requirements for these members. Now, four members will be appointed by the governor with specific professional backgrounds, including a certified public accountant, an attorney, a law enforcement professional, and an at-large member. The bill also adds two new board member positions, one nominated by Louisiana State University's College of Engineering and another by Southern University's Mechanical Engineering department, with a third new position nominated by Tulane University's School of Science and Engineering. The legislation removes the previous nominating committee process and adjusts the rules for filling vacancies. Additionally, the bill extends the maximum number of consecutive terms a board member can serve from two to three, and removes a provision that previously prevented board members from serving beyond their term expiration without reappointment. These changes aim to modify the governance structure and professional composition of the flood protection authorities to potentially improve their expertise and effectiveness.

Transportation and Infrastructure

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