This section sets out who makes up the commission, who serves as chair, and what powers the commission and its members have.
§1013. Membership; appointment; terms; officers; compensation A. The commission shall be composed as follows: (1)(a) If the governor is married, the governor's spouse or the spouse's designee. (b) If the governor is unmarried, the governor or his designee. (2) A person appointed by the person serving on the commission pursuant to Paragraph (1) of this Subsection. (3) The chief of staff of the governor's spouse or, if the governor has no spouse, the person employed at the governor's mansion in the position known as the executive residence director. (4) A member of a former governor's family appointed by the governor. (5) Three members appointed by the governor. B. The members appointed pursuant to Paragraphs (A)(2), (4), and (5) of this Section shall serve at the pleasure of the appointing authority. C.(1) The person serving on the commission pursuant to Paragraph (A)(1) of this Section shall serve as the chairman of the commission, and the members of the commission may provide for other officers of the commission as deemed necessary. (2) The commission may create an executive committee from among its membership to ensure the prompt and efficient conduct of the powers, duties, and functions of the commission. (3) The commission may establish and provide for advisory committees to advise and assist the commission in the performance of its duties. D. Members of the commission shall serve without compensation but may receive reimbursement for expenses directly related to service on the commission in accordance with law. Acts 2022, No. 187, §1; Acts 2024, No. 237, §1, eff. May 23, 2024.