Upon approval by the commission and the state forester, the governing authority of each parish cooperating may appoint a parish board of forestry. It shall consist of one member of the governing authority of the parish, one representative of the commission, two representatives of the forest products industries presently in a managerial or executive capacity, and one representative of the parish landowners. The last three named members shall serve for terms of three years after the initial terms, of one, two, and three years. Appointments to fill vacancies shall be for the unexpired term. The parish board serves without compensation or per diem.
La. R.S. § 3:4325