House Bill No. by Representative Marcelle amends the current structure of the Recreation and Park Commission for the Parish of East Baton Rouge. The bill increases the total number of commissioners from nine to eleven by adding two ex officio members: the member of the Louisiana Senate representing District No. 14 and the member of the Louisiana House of Representatives representing District No. 61. The existing five ex officio members, who are the mayors of Baker, Baton Rouge, Central, St. George, and Zachary, will continue to serve, with each mayor allowed to designate a representative. Additionally, the bill stipulates that at least two of the four appointed members must be residents of Baton Rouge, and at least one must reside in the unincorporated area of East Baton Rouge Parish.

Furthermore, the bill modifies the quorum requirement for the commission, changing it from five members to six members. This adjustment aims to ensure a more robust decision-making process within the commission. The bill retains the provision that all commission members serve without compensation and that vacancies are filled by the designating or appointing authority. The proposed changes will take effect upon the governor's signature or after the designated time for gubernatorial action.

Statutes affected:
HB444 Original: