§2792.4. Limitation of liability of members of boards, commissions, or authorities of
political subdivisions
A. As used in this Section, a "member of a board, commission or authority of a
political subdivision" means a person serving as an elected or appointed director, trustee,
or member of a board, commission, or authority of a municipality, ward, parish, or special
district, board, or commission of the state, including without limitation, a levee district,
school board, parish law enforcement district, downtown development district, tourist
commission, port commission, publicly owned railroad board or commission, or any other
local board, commission, or authority.
B. A person who serves as a member of a board, commission, or authority of a
political subdivision as defined in Subsection A, shall not be individually liable for any
act or omission resulting in damage or injury, arising out of the exercise of his judgment
in the formation and implementation of policy while acting as a member of a board,
commission, or authority of that political subdivision, provided he was acting in good
faith and within the scope of his official functions and duties, unless the damage or injury
was caused by his willful or wanton misconduct.
Acts 1987, No. 667, §1; Acts 1988, No. 734, §1.