State Board of Architectural Examiners meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Louisiana Architect Board Meets on Misconduct Cases, Strategic Plan

The Louisiana State Board of Architectural Examiners held three meetings on Aug. 14, 2026, covering misconduct investigations, a strategic plan, and license ratifications. Minutes from these meetings have not yet been published, so no official decisions or vote tallies are confirmed.

Complaint Review Committee

The board's Complaint Review Committee met to review and approve minutes from its May 15, 2026, meeting and to discuss investigative proceedings. The committee's agenda included old matters (Case #2024-50 and Case #2024-23) and new matters (Case #2025-63, Case #2025-71, Case #2025-76, Case #2026-02, and Case #2026-07).

In a separate session, the committee entered a closed executive session under Louisiana law (La. R.S. 42:17(A)(4)) to discuss the same cases. Details of those discussions are confidential under state law.

Full Board Meeting

The full board met to review and adopt its strategic plan, hear a report from the Complaint Review Committee, and ratify licenses issued. The agenda also included nominations for the FY27 Architect Selection Board, an attorney search, a declaratory order request, and a request from AIA Louisiana regarding title use.

Status of Minutes

All three meetings are listed as agenda only, with minutes not yet published. As a result, no formal actions, approvals, or decisions can be reported at this time.

Coming up

No upcoming meetings are scheduled for the next 14 days.

Louisiana Architect Board Meets on Strategic Plan, Misconduct Cases

The Louisiana State Board of Architectural Examiners met Aug. 14 to review its strategic plan and discuss misconduct allegations, but minutes have not been published, so no decisions are public. The board's agenda included adoption of a strategic plan, ratification of issued licenses, and a closed-door review of complaint cases.

Full Board Meeting

The board's regular meeting covered several administrative and policy items, all listed as agenda items with no published outcomes:

• **Strategic Plan review and adoption** – The board considered adopting its strategic plan, a document that sets long-term goals and priorities.
• **Complaint Review Committee Report** – The board heard a report from its committee that handles misconduct complaints.
• **Licenses issued for Ratification** – A list of licenses issued since the last meeting was presented for formal approval.
• **FY27 Architect Selection Board Nominations** – The board discussed nominations for the next fiscal year's Architect Selection Board.
• **AIA LA request for title use** – A request from the American Institute of Architects Louisiana chapter regarding use of the title “architect” was on the agenda.

No votes or decisions were reported in the agenda summary.

Complaint Review Committee

The Complaint Review Committee, a subcommittee of the board, also met Aug. 14. Its agenda included approving minutes from a May 15, 2026, meeting and entering a closed executive session to discuss investigative proceedings into alleged misconduct. State law (La. R.S. 42:17(A)(4)) allows such discussions to be confidential.

The committee listed specific cases for discussion:

• **Old matters:** Case #2024-50, Case #2024-23
• **New matters:** Case #2025-63, Case #2025-71, Case #2025-76, Case #2026-02, Case #2026-07

Details of these cases were not disclosed. The same agenda appeared twice in the board's published materials, indicating a single committee meeting.

Status of Decisions

All three meeting entries are marked “agenda only (minutes not yet published).” As of Aug. 17, no official minutes or resolutions have been released, so any actions taken—including adoption of the strategic plan or ratification of licenses—have not been confirmed publicly.

Coming Up

No upcoming meetings are listed in the board's published schedule for the next 14 days. Residents and licensees should check the board's official website for future agendas and minutes.