La. Stat. tit. 33 § 7833
The members of the board shall serve at the pleasure of the governing authority of the parish, except that the initial terms of office shall run for a period of two years from the date of appointment. An individual appointed to fill a vacancy occurring other than by reason of expiration of terms of office shall be appointed to serve only for the unexpired portion of the term. Members shall continue to serve until their successors have been appointed and have taken their oaths of office and filed the same in accordance with law. The board may establish and provide for such other officers, agents, and employees as it may deem necessary and appropriate for the accomplishment of its object and purpose, and define and fix the duties, terms, and compensation thereof. Each member of the board, with approval of the board, shall be entitled to receive a stated per diem and travel allowance not to exceed the sum of three hundred dollars per month.
La. R.S. § 33:7833