Notwithstanding the provisions of La. Rev. Stat. 33:7723, the governing authority of Ouachita Parish is hereby authorized to increase the membership of boards of commissioners of mosquito abatement districts in Ouachita Parish from five to seven members.  The two additional members authorized by this Section shall be appointed by the governing authority of Ouachita Parish and shall serve initial terms of two and three years respectively; thereafter, their successors shall serve three-year terms as provided in La. Rev. Stat. 33:7723.  All other provisions of law relative to members of the board shall apply to the additional members and their successors.

Acts 1984, No. 549, §1.