BYLAWS OF THE WARD ONE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BOARD OF CALCASIEU PARISH
ARTICLE I
NAME
The name of this board shall be the Ward One Economic Development Board of
Ward One of Calcasieu Parish, LA.
ARTICLE II
OBJECTS AND PURPOSES
In accord with La. R.S. 33: 130.71 through La. R.S. 33:130.73 the primary
object and purpose of the board shall be to promote, encourage, and
participate in economic development activities for Ward One of Calcasieu
Parish. Economic development activities shall include but shall not be
limited to activities, projects, and endeavors that will accomplish or
enhance the opportunity for any of the following: (1) growth and development
of the Ward One area and the prosperity and welfare of the people of the
ward (2) expansion, restoration, improvement, or development of existing
commercial structures in the Ward One area (3) full use of underutilized
resources of the Ward One area (4) expansion and development of the tax base
of the Ward One area (5) improved communication among and coordination of
federal, state, regional, and local programs in Louisiana as well as private
sector programs and projects.
ARTICLE III
OFFICERS
The board members shall elect from among themselves President, Vice
President, and a Secretary/Treasurer, whose duties shall be those usual to
such officers. The Secretary/Treasurer shall provide a financial report to
the board at each meeting. Additional duties may be delegated to the
officers by board policy adopted via board resolution.
Terms of officers shall run for one year from September 1 through August
31. The Vice-President shall automatically succeed the President. Election
of the new Vice-President and the Secretary/Treasurer shall be held at the
August board meeting or at the July board meeting if there is no meeting in
August. Officers shall not be allowed to serve any consecutive terms.
Election of officers shall be in accord with Robert's Rules of Order.
ARTICLE IV
MEETINGS
SECTION 1. REGULAR MEETINGS
The regular meetings of the board shall be on the second Tuesday of each
month at 6:30 p.m. at
Moss Bluff Middle School Cafeteria or at such other place in Ward 1 as may
be decided by the board. All meetings shall conform with the Louisiana Open
Meetings Law.
SECTION 2. SPECIAL MEETINGS
Special meetings shall be as often as the President convenes them or on
written request by a majority of the board to all members.
SECTION 3. NOTICES OF MEETINGS
Notice of regular meetings shall be in accord with the Louisiana Open
Meetings law. This shall constitute written public notice of regular
meetings. Notice of special meetings, or rescheduled meetings shall be in
writing not later than twenty-four (24) hours before the meeting. In case
of extraordinary emergency, such notice shall not be required; however, the
Authority shall give notice of the meeting as it deems appropriate and
circumstances permit. Upon two-thirds (2/3) vote of the voting members
present at a meeting, the Authority may take up matters not on the agenda.
Notice of regular meeting shall include, but need not be limited to:
(a) ab Posting a copy of the notice at the principal office or meeting place
of the board, or if no such office exists, at the building in which the
meeting is to be held.
(b) ab Mailing a copy of the notice to any member of the news media who
requests notice of meetings. Any such member of the news media shall be
given notice of all meetings in the same manner as is given to the members
of the board.
(c) ab
SECTION 4. EXECUTIVE SESSION
Executive sessions may be held in accord with the Louisiana Open Meetings
Law.
SECTION 5. PARLIAMENTARY PROCEDURE
Robert's Rules of Order shall be the parliamentary authority for all
matters of procedure provided that the board may deviate from these rules
upon majority action and provided that failure to follow said rules shall
not invalidate otherwise legal board action nor shall it prejudice third
parties relying in good faith on the board action. The bylaws may be
invoked only by board members.
ARTICLE V
QUORUM
A majority of board shall constitute a quorum.
ARTICLE VI
VOTING REQUIREMENTS
The affirmative vote of at least three board members shall be shall be
required to authorize any action by the board or to bind the board.
ARTICLE VII
MEETING ATTENDANCE
Board members are to use due diligence and their best efforts to attend all
board meetings. The board may, upon majority vote, request that the
appointing authority remove a board member who misses three consecutive
meetings .
ARTICLE VIII
FISCAL POLICIES
SECTION 1. FISCAL YEAR
The fiscal year shall be from January 1 through December 31 of each year.
SECTION 2. ACCOUNTING RECORDS
The books and accounts of this accounts of this board shall be kept in
accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and shall comply
with Louisiana law including but not limited to La. R.S. 24:514, et seq.
SECTION 3. ANNUAL BUDGET
The annual budget process shall conform to the Local Government Budgeting
Act in accordance
with R.S. 33:1303, et seq.
ARTICLE IX
COMMITTEES
SECTION 1. SPECIAL COMMITTEES
Special committees and sub-committees shall be appointed and dissolved as
needed by the President or as authorized by board vote.
SECTION 2. ADVISORY COMMITTEE
The board may, at its discretion, for purposes to be stated upon the
appointment, appoint private citizens advisory groups or a private citizen
advisory committee and expert of liaisons committees.
ARTICLE X
COMPENSATION
Board members shall serve without compensation. Upon proper documentation
thereof , the board, by resolution, may authorize reimbursement of any
member for expenses actually incurred in the performance of his or her
official duties. Any member incurring such expenses shall use his or her
best efforts to obtain prior board approval of said expenses.
ARTICLE XI
COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS
The board shall comply with the Louisiana Open Meetings Law; the Louisiana
Public Bid Law; the Louisiana Public Records Law; the Louisiana Ethics Code;
the Louisiana Dual Office Holding Law; the Louisiana Fiscal Agency Law and
all others laws applying to public entities in Louisiana.
ARTICLE XII
LEGAL ADVISOR
The District Attorney of Calcasieu Parish shall serve as legal advisor to
the board.
ARTICLE XIII
AMENDMENTS
These Bylaws may be amended by a majority [option: two-thirds vote] of the
entire membership of the board, said vote taken at a duly called public
meeting, in open session.
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These by-laws adopted by the Ward One Economic Development Board of
Calcasieu Parish at its regular meeting on July 9, 2002.
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