Notwithstanding the provisions of La. Rev. Stat. 40:1496, a board of commissioners of the Calcasieu Parish Ward Seven Fire Protection District Number One 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, and shall receive compensation as provided by La. Rev. Stat. 40:1498.  The board shall consist of five members appointed by the governing authority for the parish of Calcasieu, and each member shall be a resident and elector of the parish of Calcasieu and shall serve on such board at the pleasure of the governing authority of the parish of Calcasieu.  All funds of the Calcasieu Parish Ward Seven Fire Protection District Number One shall be administered by the board.  

Added by Acts 1979, No. 217, §1.  Amended by Acts 1980, No. 581, §1.