LAC 76:I.509. Duties of the Vice-Chairman

A. Whenever the chairman is absent from any regularly scheduled meeting, his duties shall be performed by the vice-chairman. Whenever the chairman is absent from a special meeting called by him, upon his own initiative, or upon written request of eight board members, his duties shall be performed by the vice-chairman. The vice-chairman may not assume the duties of the chairman for the purpose of calling a special meeting when the chairman is temporarily absent from the state, or when the chairman is temporarily incapacitated through illness, or otherwise, unless the chairman or eight members, direct the vice-chairman to assume the office of chairman for the purpose of calling such special meeting. B. Whenever the chairman's absence from the state, or his incapacity due to illness, prevents him from handling routine, but necessary board business, at times other than at board meetings, such business shall be handled by the vice-chairman.