Terms Used In Louisiana Revised Statutes 34:2306

  • Quorum: The number of legislators that must be present to do business.

The commission shall adopt such by-laws, rules and regulations as it may deem necessary for its own government and the conduct of its business, including the terms of its officers, not in conflict with this Chapter.  A quorum for the transaction of business at meetings shall consist of not less than six members.  With reference to salaries and compensation of employees, per diem and travel allowance of members, the incurring of funded, general or bonded debt and the levy of taxes, the affirmative vote of six members shall be necessary; otherwise the affirmative vote of a simple majority of members present shall be sufficient for action.  Vote by proxy shall not be permitted.  

Added by Acts 1965, No. 17, §6.