§1303. Delta Bike Trail Commission; membership; officers

            A. The commission members shall serve four-year terms.

            B. The commission shall consist of seven members designated and appointed by each of the following:

            (1) The lieutenant governor.

            (2) The secretary of the Department of Transportation and Development.

            (3) The state representative for District 21.

            (4) The president of the Concordia Parish Police Jury.

            (5) The president of the East Caroll Parish Police Jury.

            (6) The president of the Tensas Parish Police Jury.

            (7) The president of the Madison Parish Police Jury.

            C. The members of the commission shall not receive any salary for the performance of their duties. The commissioners may be reimbursed for mileage expenses incurred for attendance at meetings of the commission, subject to the availability of funds. The mileage allowance shall be fixed by the commission in an amount not to exceed the mileage allowance authorized under state travel regulations at rates and standards as promulgated by the division of administration.

            D. The members of the commission shall elect from among themselves a chair and other officers as they deem necessary.

            E. The commission shall meet not less than quarterly. The commission may hold such other meetings as it deems necessary. Meetings may be called by the chairman or by a majority of the members.

            F. The commission shall adopt bylaws to govern its affairs and activities.

            G. The commission created pursuant to this Chapter shall be subject to the provisions of R.S. 42:1101 et seq.

            H. The commission may perform, procure from the Department of Transportation and Development with the consent of its secretary, or procure from outside service providers any service or portion of services necessary to fulfill the duties and obligations of the commission.

            Acts 2022, No. 336, §1.