A.  The board shall convene and hold its first meeting in the city of Lake Charles as soon as practicable after the appointment of the commissioners.  A majority of the membership of the board shall constitute a quorum for conducting business.  The board shall elect from its membership a chairman and may elect other officers as deemed necessary for the efficient operation of the affairs of the district.  The board shall meet at least quarterly each calendar year on the call of the chairman.  Meetings shall also be held on the request of the chairman or at least three members of the board.  The chairman shall give seven days’ notice to the members of the board of the time and place where regular or special meetings will be held.

B.  The board shall maintain suitable offices in the district and may contract with, employ, and fix the compensation and terms of employment of attorneys, clerks, or any other agents or employees.

C.  The board shall be domiciled in the city of Lake Charles but may hold public meetings elsewhere in the district.

Acts 1985, No. 253, §1, eff. July 6, 1985.