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 term will begin two years after the start of the terms of the members of the parish governing authority, rather than being concurrent with their terms as previously stipulated. Additionally, if a vacancy occurs in the position of parish administrator, it will be filled by appointment for the unexpired term.

The bill also specifies 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 new administrative role with a defined election and term schedule.

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