RS 3:2055 Powers and duties of the council; quorum - Louisiana Statutes

§2055.  Powers and duties of the council; quorum

A.  The council shall:

(1)  Receive and disburse funds, as prescribed elsewhere in this Part, to be used in administering and implementing the provisions and intent of this Part.

(2)  Meet regularly, not less often than once in each calendar quarter or at such other times as called by the chairman, or when requested by six or more members of the council.

(3)  Maintain a permanent record of its business proceedings.

(4)  Maintain a permanent and detailed record of its financial accounts.

(5)  Prepare periodic reports and an annual report of its activities for the fiscal year.

(6)  Prepare periodic reports and an annual accounting for the fiscal year of all receipts and expenditures of the council and shall retain a certified public accountant for this purpose.

(7)  Appoint a licensed banking institution as the depository for program funds and disbursements.

(8)  Maintain frequent communications with officers and industry representatives of the National Livestock and Meat Board.

(9)  Establish reasonable rules and regulations for its own government and the administration of the affairs of the council.

B.  Six members of the council shall constitute a quorum for the purpose of conducting business.

Added by Acts 1978, No. 320, §1. HCR 187, 1987 R.S.; HCR 201, 1988 R.S.; Acts 2009, No. 24, §8K, eff. June 12, 2009.