Notwithstanding the provisions of La. Rev. Stat. 40:1496, the board of commissioners of the Ward Four Fire Protection District Number Four of Calcasieu Parish is hereby created.  The board of commissioners shall perform all duties, functions, and powers provided in this Part and be responsible for the operation and maintenance of the district.  The board shall consist of five members appointed by the governing authority of Calcasieu Parish.  Each member shall be an elector of Calcasieu Parish and a resident of the district.  The commissioners shall receive compensation as provided by La. Rev. Stat. 40:1498 and shall serve at the pleasure of the governing authority of Calcasieu Parish.  All funds of the Ward Four Fire Protection District Number Four of Calcasieu Parish shall be administered by the parish treasurer’s office.  

Added by Acts 1985, No. 759, §1, eff. July 17, 1985.