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A.  The board of commissioners shall appoint a director of the ambulance service district who has had experience in the field of administration and is familiar with the principles and methods of medical care or who in the opinion of the board of commissioners has held a responsible position in the area of management.  The director shall serve as secretary-treasurer of the board.  He shall furnish a surety bond in a sum equal to the amount of taxes collected annually in the district.  The premium on this bond shall be paid by the board out of the funds of the district.  The director shall assume full responsibilities as director of the district, shall receive a salary fixed by the board, and shall serve at the pleasure of the board.

B.  The board shall appoint such staff as is necessary to provide adequate ambulance service in the parish.  The staff shall assist the director in the operation of the district.

Acts 1985, No. 121, §1, eff. June 29, 1985.