La. Stat. tit. 38 § 2043
The board shall convene and hold its first meeting in the city of Alexandria within sixty days after the appointment of commissioners. A majority of the board shall constitute a quorum to do business. The board shall elect one of its members president and shall appoint a secretary, and shall fix the salaries or compensation of the president and secretary. The board shall designate the time and place for holding regular meetings. Special meetings may be held at such times and places as shall be specified by call of the president or of two of the commissioners. In the case of the death or resignation of the president, the secretary shall call the board together to fill the vacancy. In case of absence, inability, or failure to act of the president, the board shall appoint one of its number to serve as chairman, and the person so appointed shall perform all the duties of the president.
La. R.S. § 38:2043