This section creates the Louisiana Music Commission and sets its membership, appointment process, meeting rules, and director arrangement.
CHAPTER 4-A. LOUISIANA MUSIC COMMISSION §315. Louisiana Music Commission; creation; membership A.(1) The Louisiana Music Commission, referred to in this Chapter as the "commission", is established in the office of cultural development within the Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism, referred to in this Chapter as the "department", and shall be domiciled in the greater Baton Rouge area. The commission shall be composed of fifteen persons. (2) Thirteen members of the commission shall be appointed by the lieutenant governor, at least one of whom shall be a member of a minority, for a term concurrent with that of the lieutenant governor making the appointment. Each appointment by the lieutenant governor shall be submitted to the Senate for confirmation. (3) Two members of the commission shall be appointed by the secretary of state, at least one of whom shall be a member of a minority, for a term concurrent with that of the secretary of state making the appointment. Each appointment by the secretary of state shall be submitted to the Senate for confirmation. (4) The lieutenant governor shall designate one of the members to serve as chairman. The members shall elect other officers as they deem necessary for the efficient operation of the business of the commission. A majority of the commission shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business of the commission. B. A vacancy in the membership of the commission shall be filled by an appointment made by either the lieutenant governor or the secretary of state, whichever made the original appointment that is now vacant. C. Members shall receive no compensation for their services. D. Meetings shall be held upon call of the chairman at such time and place within the state of Louisiana as the chairman designates in the notice, which the chairman shall give to the full membership. The commission shall hold not less than two meetings nor more than fourteen meetings during each calendar year and other special meetings as necessary. Meetings shall be called by the chairman when requested by three members of the commission. E. With the consent of the secretary of the department, the commission may appoint a director to administer the functions of the commission. The director is subject to the direct supervision of the secretary of the department. Acts 2024, No. 630, §1.