SB517

Louisiana SB517 revises the composition and term limits of the Baton Rouge North Economic Development District board of commissioners.

Louisiana SB517 amends the governance structure of the Baton Rouge North Economic Development District. The bill changes the appointment process for board members, specifying that one member must be appointed by the mayor-president of East Baton Rouge with a background in economic development. It also modifies the rotating appointment schedule for certain members, ensuring that the board comprises eleven members. The bill increases the term length for board members from two years to four years, while retaining the restriction of no more than two consecutive four-year terms.