LAC 46:LXI.723. Voting

A. General Provisions. Unless otherwise specified in the following Subsections, a simple majority of a quorum of the board at a meeting properly noticed and convened is necessary in order to elect an officer or approve a measure before the board. B. Change of Domicile. In order to change the domicile of the board, approval of two-thirds of the entire board at a regular meeting properly noticed and convened is necessary. C. Executive Session and Agenda Additions. Approval of two-thirds of a quorum of the board at a meeting properly noticed and convened is necessary in order to: 1. decide to hold an executive session; or 2. consider a matter not on the original agenda of the meeting. D. Approval of Items Added to Agenda. If two or more board members present at a regular or special meeting are agreed to defer action of a matter not on the original agenda of the meeting that matter shall not be approved and shall be placed on the original agenda of the next scheduled meeting. E. Disciplinary and Enforcement Proceedings. Approval of a majority of the entire board membership authorized to participate in a proceeding is necessary in order to take disciplinary or enforcement action. F. Amend Bylaws. A majority vote of the entire board is necessary in order to amend the bylaws. G. Waiver of Bylaw Amendment Requirements. By a unanimous vote of the board members present at a regular or special meeting, the 30-day provision for submission of proposed bylaw amendments may be waived. H. Manner of Voting. Voting shall be conducted in the following manner: 1. no proxy voting or secret balloting shall be permitted; 2. all votes shall be viva voce; and 3. votes on motions to hold an executive session (along with the reason for holding the session) shall be recorded and entered into the minutes of the meeting.