Terms Used In Louisiana Revised Statutes 48:1353

  • person: includes a body of persons, whether incorporated or not. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 1:10
  • Quorum: The number of legislators that must be present to do business.

A.  The domicile of the commission shall be in Baton Rouge; however, the commission may hold meetings at other places in the state.  Meetings shall be held on the call of the chairman or of the governor or as otherwise fixed by the commission with approval of the governor.  

B.  One-third of the current membership of the commission shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business of the commission, and the vote of a majority of the members present and voting shall be necessary to take any official action.  However, any member who finds it impossible to attend a meeting may be represented by a person selected by him and such representative shall have the right to vote for or in the stead of the absent member.  

Acts 1968, No. 275, §1.