Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, the board of commissioners of a fire protection district in the parishes of Avoyelles, Lincoln, St. John the Baptist, and Webster shall be comprised of at least one member from each ward located within the boundaries of the district.  The respective parish governing authorities shall implement this Section by providing for appointment of members, including those from municipalities, in such manner, and by adding such members, as shall be necessary to implement these provisions.

Acts 1993, No. 808, §1; Acts 2001, No. 722, §1, eff. June 25, 2001; Acts 2011, 1^st Ex. Sess., No. 12, §1, eff. June 12, 2011.