The commission shall elect from among its own members a president, vice-president, and a secretary-treasurer, whose duties shall be those customary to such offices.  The commission shall meet in regular session once each month and shall also meet in special session as often as the president of the commission convenes them, or upon written request of four members.  Four members of the commission shall constitute a quorum.  The commission shall prescribe rules to govern its meetings, shall maintain suitable offices in Ward Seven of Calcasieu Parish and may contract with and employ such employees as the commission, in its discretion, deems necessary, and prescribe their duties and fix their compensation.

Added by Acts 1980, No. 489, §1.