La. Admin. Code tit. 46 § LIX-103

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 11, November 20, 2024

Section LIX-103 - Organization, Board Membership and General Provisions

A. The private security regulatory and licensing law (R.S. 37:3270, et seq.) shall be administered by the Board of Private Security Examiners, hereinafter referred to as the "board."

B. The official seal of the board consists of the Louisiana state seal with a pelican in the middle.

C. The board shall consist of nine members appointed by the governor for a term concurrent with the term of office of the appointing governor. No member of the board shall be employed by a person or company who employs any other member of the board.

D. The chairperson shall exercise general supervision of the board's affairs, shall preside at all meetings when present, shall appoint members to committees as needed to fulfill the duties of the board, and shall perform all other duties pertaining to the office as deemed necessary and appropriate.

E. The vice-chairperson shall perform the duties of the chairperson in his absence or other duties assigned by the chairperson.

F. Standing committees of the board are:

1. general committee-duties to include special projects as authorized by the chairperson;

2. finance committee-duties to include periodic review of the budget, recommendations regarding the establishment of fees charged by the board, and recommendations to the board regarding all expenditures requested by the executive secretary in excess of $500; and

3. ethics committee-duties to include review of allegations and recommendations to the board regarding any alleged misconduct, incompetence or neglect of duty by board members.

G. Each board member shall have one vote on all motions. Proxy voting is not allowed.

H. The board shall appoint an executive secretary to serve as the chief administrative officer of the board. The executive secretary serves at the pleasure of the board and is a full-time employee of the board. He shall:

1. act as the board's recording and corresponding secretary and shall have custody of the records of the board;

2. cause written minutes of every meeting to be kept and open to inspection to the public;

3. keep the board's seal and affix it to such instruments and matters that require attest and approval of the board;

4. act as treasurer and receive and deposit all funds;

5. attest all itemized vouchers for payment of expenses of the board;

6. make such reports to the governor and legislature as provided for by law or as requested by same;

7. keep the records and books of account of the board's financial affairs;

8. give at least 15 calendar days prior notice to all persons who are to appear before the board;

9. sign off on cease and desist orders; and

10. any other duties as directed by the board.

I. The executive secretary may spend up to $500 for board purchases without prior approval by the board or chairperson, and in accordance with the division of administration's rules governing purchases.

J. Meetings shall be announced and held in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act (R.S. 49:950, et seq.), and the Open Meetings Law (R.S. 42:4.2, et seq.).

La. Admin. Code tit. 46, § LIX-103

Promulgated by Department of Public Safety and Corrections, Board of Private Security Examiners, LR 13:751 (December 1987), amended LR 15:11 (January 1989), LR 15:846 (October 1989), LR 18:189 (February 1992), LR 23:587 (May 1997), LR 26:1067 (May 2000).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 37.3270, et seq.