LEVEES: Provides relative to the Lafitte Area Independent Levee District. (8/1/25)
What changed between versions
Updated the description of the bill's purpose to clarify that it includes restrictions for board members and employees regarding conflicts of interest.
Changed the board composition requirement from at least two professionals to at least four professionals with ten years of experience, ensuring one is a civil engineer residing on the Westbank of Jefferson Parish.
Established a staggered term system where initial terms vary (2, 3, and 4 years) to ensure continuity, with all future terms limited to four years.
Implemented a term limit capping board members at three consecutive four-year terms, with specific rules for those filling partial terms.
Defined 'immediate family' comprehensively to include spouses, siblings, parents, and in-laws for conflict-of-interest purposes.
Prohibited board members from owning or having an interest in any business operating within the district's jurisdiction.
Added cooling-off periods preventing former board members from running for elected office (12 months) or serving on the board (24 months) after their term ends.
Banned board members from accepting any political campaign contributions or in-kind donations from any source.
Updated the list of consortium members to continue including the Lafitte Area Independent Levee District.