Notwithstanding the provisions of La. Rev. Stat. 40:1496, a board of commissioners of the Ward Four-Ward Six Fire Protection District Number One of Calcasieu Parish is hereby created.  The board of commissioners shall perform all duties, functions, and powers provided in this Part; shall 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.  Each member shall be an elector of the parish of Calcasieu.  Three members shall reside within the fire district in Ward Four, and two members shall reside within the fire district of Ward Six.  The commissioners shall serve at the pleasure of the governing authority of the parish of Calcasieu.  All funds of the Ward Four-Ward Six Fire Protection District Number One of Calcasieu Parish shall be administered by the Calcasieu Parish Treasurer’s Office.  

Acts 1984, No. 395, §1.