House Bill No. [insert number] amends the membership structure of the board of commissioners for the Capital Area Transit System by increasing the total number of members from nine to ten. This new member will be a representative from the Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1546 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, specifically the president or their designee. While this union representative will serve on the board, they will not have voting privileges and will not be counted in the total number of seats during a reapportionment period.

Additionally, the bill outlines the process for the removal of board members, stating that if a member is removed for cause, a temporary replacement must be appointed immediately or within fourteen days. If the removed member is the union representative, the international president of the Amalgamated Transit Union will be responsible for appointing the temporary replacement. This temporary appointee will serve until a qualified successor is appointed but will not be eligible for reappointment for a term. The bill aims to ensure representation from the transit union while maintaining the governance structure of the board.

Statutes affected:
HB179 Original: 48:1456(A)