LAC 46:XL.107. Meetings

A. All meetings shall be held in accordance with the Louisiana open meetings law. Unless otherwise designated by the board, all meetings shall be held at the board's domicile in Baton Rouge. B. The place, date and time of quarterly meetings are to be published in the official state journal at the beginning of each calendar year. C. Special meetings shall be held at least two weeks after notification is given to each board member, unless a decision or action is required by the board within two weeks of the scheduling of a special meeting. In that case, each board member shall receive at least 24-hour’s notice. The public shall be provided notice of all special meetings as soon as practicable, but no less than 24-hour’s notice. Special meeting agendas are to be posted at the meeting site at least 24 hours prior to the meeting. D. Notices of all meetings and agendas shall be provided to all persons requesting notice in the same manner as provided to board members. E. All members of the public with a disability recognized by the Americans with Disabilities Act or their caretaker shall be allowed to participate in any meeting via electronic means, by video conference, teleconference or other reasonable means. At least 15 days prior to the scheduled meeting, the member of the public with such disability must make a request by email or telephone to the chief operating officer of the board and identify the reasonable means in which he or she wishes to participate in the meeting. This Subsection E does not apply to properly called executive session meetings. F. All board members with a disability recognized by the Americans with Disabilities Act or their caretaker shall be allowed to participate in any meeting and vote via electronic means, by video conference, teleconference or other reasonably accommodated means. Participation by such board member shall count towards the making of a quorum.