House Bill No. by Representative Henry amends the current law regarding the office of parish secretary-treasurer in Acadia Parish. The bill proposes to replace the position of parish secretary-treasurer with a parish administrator, who will be elected for a term of four years. This new term will begin two years after the start of the terms of the members of the parish governing authority, as opposed to the previous arrangement where the secretary-treasurer's term was concurrent with that of the governing authority members. Additionally, if a vacancy occurs, it will be filled by appointment for the unexpired term.

The bill also stipulates that the current secretary-treasurer's term will terminate two years after the beginning of their term, at which point the newly elected parish administrator's term will commence. The administrator's term will then end two years after the next term begins for the members of the parish governing authority. This legislative change aims to streamline the governance structure in Acadia Parish by establishing a dedicated parish administrator role.

Statutes affected:
HB40 Original: 33:1651(C)
HB40 Engrossed: 33:1651(C)