The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1918-08-22
Parish Removal Act.

For the general Information of the
public (some residents of the parish
perhaps not seeing last weeks issue of
the Banner) we republish the law au-
th0rizing an election on the question
of the removal of the parish seat of
BosSier from Benton to Bossier City
niCT No. 127.
Senate Bill Novl46.i BY Mr.. ". J. Johnston.
AN ACT
Removing the parish seat of the Parish of
Bossier from Benton to Bossier City. and
providing for the submission of this act
to the electors Of the Parish Of Bossier
in accordance with Article 27S Of the
Constitution.
Whereas. evidence has been submitted to
the General Assembly of the State of Lou
isiana that notice Of the intention to apply
for the passage Of this law has been pub
lishcd in conformity to the provisions of
Article 30 of the Constitution
Section 1. Be it enacted by the General
Assembly of the State of Louisiana That
the parish seat of the Parish of Bossier be
and Is hereby removed from Benton to Ros-
sier City: the exact site to be selected by
the Police Jury Of the Parish of Bossier,
within the corporate limits of Bossier City.
Sec.2. Be it further enacted, ETC.. That
the Police Jury of the, Parish of Rossier.
within thirty days after the PRONUNCIATION
Of this act. shall issue a proclamation,
signed by the president of that body, order
ing an election for the purpose of obtaining
an expression of the will of the qualified
electors of the Parish of Rossicr to ratify,
or refuse to ratify, this act
Sec. ;. Be it further enacted. etc, That
at said election the ballots shall be, :. For
removal or Against removal II ut such
election less than two-thirds of the qualified
electors of the Parish of BOssier vote for
removal. then this act shall have no effect,
and the president of the Police Jury shall
simply declare the result. If, on the con-
trary, two-thirds of the qualified electors Of
the Parish of BOssier vote for removal, this
act shall be in full force and effect. and the
president Of the Police Jury Of the Parish
of Bossier shall declare BOssier City to be
the parish seat of the Parish Of Bossier.
Sec. 4. Be 1t further enacted, etc, That
| the commissioners of election herein provided
for shall be appointed by the Police Jury
duty 1t shall be to proclaim the result Of
| said election within five days after holding
same.
Scc.5. BE it further enacted, etc, That
no fees or compensation shall be allowed to
the sheriff, police jurors. managers. or as
SCISSORS and registrar OF voters for any ser
vice rendered in holding the election, in ;lc
ccrdance with the provisions Of this act, OF
| any revision of registration necessary prior
| to holding said election
Sec. q. BE it further enacted. etc, That
| the election herein provided for shall BIZ
held in pursuance of the general election
| laws. in SO far as they are not in conflict
| with this act, and at the polling places now
| established by law; and said election shall
be held on the second Tuesday in Septem
Der. 1918. E,,n ,.,
| Lieutenant Governor and President Of thu
| Senate.
/ HEWITT BoUANcHAUD,
Speaker of the House of Representatives.
| Approved: July 10, 1918.
| II. q. PLEASANT,
Governor of the State Of Louisiana
| \ true copy:
| JAMES ]. BAILEY. Secretary of State.