LAC 58:I.305. Vacancies; Special Elections

A. The board shall appoint a member to fill any active member vacancy created on the board. The appointee shall possess the necessary qualifications under R.S. 11:511 for the active member position. The board may give due consideration to the runners-up in the previous election, if those members are willing to serve and the appointment does not violate law or these regulations. B. The appointment shall be valid only until January 1 of the year following the next election. C. When the unexpired term for the vacancy is greater than two years, a special election shall be held to fill the vacancy simultaneous with the election ordinarily held in odd number years. The ballot for the special election may be the same as that used in the regular election. Candidates for four year terms may not also be candidates to complete unexpired terms. D. The deadlines and procedures for special elections shall be identical to those for elections normally held in years ending with odd numbers.