The board may apportion its funds among the water, sewerage, and drainage systems, but any such apportionment shall be made by a vote of not less than ten members of the board, exclusive of the mayor, and shall also be approved by the mayor in writing.  In case ten members and the mayor cannot agree on any apportionment, the matter shall be referred to the city council, which may make the apportionment.  Notwithstanding anything contained herein to the contrary the provisions of this section shall not be applicable in case of an emergency as provided in La. Rev. Stat. 33:4082 and 33:4084 or elsewhere in this title.

Amended by Acts 1973, No. 120, §1.