LAC 33:XI.1313. UST Certification Board

A. Composition. The administrative authority may appoint seven members of a body to be known as the UST Certification Board. Members of the board shall be as follows: 1. the administrative authority or his or her designee; 2. a representative of the Louisiana Oil Marketers' and Convenience Store Association; 3. a representative of the Louisiana Mid-Continent Oil and Gas Association; 4. two representatives from within the certified UST contractor community; and 5. two representatives from within the UST owner community. B. Function. The UST Certification Board is to be used on an ad hoc basis by the administrative authority. Members of the UST Certification Board shall offer technical expertise, suggestions, and other counsel to the administrative authority to assist in the planning, updating, and administration of the UST certification program. The board's activities shall, however, be advisory only, and final authority for administration of the certification program shall rest with the department. C. Tenure and Public Identification. The normal term of office for a member of the board shall be as designated by the administrative authority. The identity, affiliation, and tenure of each board member shall be a matter of public record. D. Meetings and Compensation. The board shall meet as determined by the administrative authority. Members of the board not otherwise employed by the state shall serve without compensation. E. Chairman. At the first meeting of the board, members of the board shall elect a chairman from among their own number. The chairman shall serve for the duration of the ad hoc appointment, shall preside at meetings of the board, and shall be eligible for reelection. F. Vice Chairman and Secretary. The person elected as chairman shall appoint another member of the board to serve as vice chairman. The vice chairman shall preside at meetings of the board in the absence of the chairman. The administrative authority shall designate a member of his or her staff to serve as secretary to the board. The secretary shall prepare meeting agendas and notices, prepare minutes of board meetings, and otherwise maintain records related to the proceedings and activities of the board.