The Avoyelles Parish Home Rule Charter Commission met in regular session at the LSU Ag Center, located at 8592 Highway 1, in Mansura, Louisiana, on Wednesday, April 10, 2024.

The meeting was called to order at 5:30 p.m., by Commission Chairman Dr. Jay Callegari, and opened with a prayer delivered by Commissioner Chris Augustine, Sr., followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by Commissioner Craig Foster.
Commissioners present were Chairman Dr. Jay Callegari, Wayne Coco, Clint Daigrepont, Brock Descant, Craig Foster, Jessie Lachney, Reverend Darrell Sampson, Sr. (arrived at 5:35 p.m.), Blake Tassin, and Karen Wiley.
Commissioner absent was Co-Chairman Daryl Deshotel.
On motion of Commissioner Clint Daigrepont, seconded by Commissioner Chris Augustine, Sr., the Commission approved rules for working meetings.
On motion of Chairman Dr. Jay Callegari, seconded by Commissioner Blake Tassin, the Commission voted to go into a working meeting.
On motion of Chairman Dr. Jay Callegari, seconded by Commissioner Clint Daigrepont, a resolution was adopted by the Commission approving all previous decisions made by the Avoyelles Parish Home Rule Charter Commission.
Led by Chairman Dr. Jay Callegari, a discussion was held concerning the wording of the Charter and key points within the document. Areas of discussion included Parish President’s salary; Parish council members’ salary; method of approval and/or appointment of committees, commissions, and boards; district lines; tax collection; financial and public works division details; and election dates.
On motion of Chairman Dr. Jay Callegari, seconded by Commissioner Clint Daigrepont, the Commission voted to exit the working meeting.
Public comments and questions were entertained by the Commission.
With no further business to come before the Commission, on motion by Commissioner Wayne Coco, and seconded by Commissioner Karen Wiley, the meeting was adjourned at 6:55 p.m.

Dr. Jay Callegari, Commission Chairman
Mr. Craig Foster, Commission Secretary