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Terms Used In Louisiana Revised Statutes 30:402

  • Quorum: The number of legislators that must be present to do business.

            A. The commission shall be composed of the following members:

            (1)(a) One member appointed by the governor chosen from a list of three names submitted by the Louisiana Landowners Association board of directors.

            (b) One member appointed by the governor chosen from a list of three names submitted by the Louisiana Oil and Gas Association board of directors.

            (c) One member appointed by the governor chosen from a list of three names submitted by the Louisiana Mid-Continent Oil and Gas Association board of directors.

            (2) Two members appointed by the speaker of the House of Representatives chosen from a list of six names submitted by the Louisiana Oil and Gas Association board of directors.

            (3) Two members appointed by the president of the Senate chosen from a list of six names submitted by the Louisiana Mid-Continent Oil and Gas Association board of directors.

            B. The commission shall be domiciled in East Baton Rouge Parish.

            C. At the first meeting, to be held no later than September 1, 2020, the board shall elect a chair and any other officers it considers necessary for the effective operation of the commission.

            D. The terms of the members shall be concurrent with that of the governor. Members may be reappointed.

            E. Vacancies shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment.

            F. A majority of the members of the commission shall constitute a quorum for the purpose of taking any action. Actions of the commission may be taken by an affirmative vote of the members of the commission present.

            G. Members of the commission shall serve without compensation.

            Acts 2020, No. 62, §1, eff. June 5, 2020.