Louisiana Administrative Code
Title 46 - PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL STANDARDS
Part I - Architects
Chapter 5 - Election of Nominees to Fill Vacancy
Section I-501 - Vacancy

A. This Chapter concerns the election of the three nominees to be submitted to the governor for the filling of a vacancy on the board of one or more of the five architectural members to be appointed by the governor pursuant to R.S. 37:142.B. This rule shall be applicable whether the vacancy occurs as a result of withdrawal, disability, death, completion of the term of appointment, or any other reason. This rule shall not be applicable to the board members selected by the governor pursuant to R.S. 37:142(C) or (D).

B. If a vacancy occurs, or is about to occur, the executive director shall publish notice thereof in the official journal of the state for a period of not less than 10 calendar days. The published notice need not appear more than three times during the 10 day period. The published notice shall identify the district where the vacancy has occurred and state that any licensed architect domiciled in that district desiring to fill that vacancy shall send a letter by certified mail to the director of the board indicating his or her intent to be a candidate, which letter shall be accompanied by a curriculum vitae and shall certify that, if elected, the architect will serve. The deadline for receipt of the certified letter shall be at least 20 calendar days subsequent to the publication of the last notice appearing in the official journal of the state. Confirmation of receipt shall be the sole responsibility of the candidate.

C. The board shall also provide notice of any vacancy to anyone who has requested same by certified mail within 90 days of the occurrence thereof. However, any failure to provide such notice shall not effect the results of any election conducted to fill the vacancy.