House Bill No. by Representative McMakin proposes amendments to the composition of the parish executive committee for recognized political parties in East Baton Rouge Parish. The bill introduces new provisions that establish the committee's membership structure, which will now include one member elected from each of the twelve councilmanic districts, five members elected at large from the parish, and ex officio members comprising the legislative delegation representing East Baton Rouge Parish who are registered members of the political party, as well as statewide elected officials and members of the Public Service Commission and the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education who are registered voters in the parish.
Additionally, the bill stipulates that ex officio members and their designees will have voting rights and will be counted towards quorum requirements, thereby granting them the same privileges and responsibilities as elected members. The qualifications for ex officio members and their designees will align with those established for elected members, and the grounds for removal from the committee will also apply to ex officio members. This legislation aims to enhance the representation and functionality of political party committees in the parish by incorporating a broader range of members.