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LA Rev Stat § 33:130.721 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes|§130.721. Terrebonne Economic Development Authority; governing board; budget

RS 130.721 - Terrebonne Economic Development Authority; governing board; budget A. The provisions of this Subpart shall be applicable to the Terrebonne Economic Development Authority. B.(1) Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, the economic development authority shall be governed by a board of thirteen commissioners. (2) Any additional member required by this Subsection shall be appointed by the governing authority of the parish from a list of nominees submitted by civic, social, or business organizations deemed appropriate by the governing authority. Each additional member shall serve a three-year term. (3) Any additional member required by this Subsection shall be a citizen of the United States and a qualified voter residing within the limits of the authority. However, at least one additional member appointed pursuant to this Subsection shall not be required to be a proprietor, partner, or officer of a business within the limits of the authority. C.(1) Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, the board of commissioners of the economic development authority shall submit to the governing authority of the parish an annual proposed budget for the operation of the economic development authority for the upcoming fiscal year. (2) The budget shall be deemed accepted unless rejected by a majority of the membership of the governing authority of the parish within thirty days after it is submitted to the parish governing authority. (3) After the budget has been deemed accepted, the economic development authority may incur liabilities and make expenditures during the fiscal year in accordance with such budget. Acts 2006, No. 731, §1; Acts 2011, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 20, §1, eff. June 12, 2011.
LA Rev Stat § 33:130.741 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes|§130.741. Winn Parish Economic Development District; creation; territorial jurisdiction

RS 130.741 - Winn Parish Economic Development District; creation; territorial jurisdiction A. The Winn Parish Economic Development District, hereinafter referred to as the "district", is hereby constituted and is declared to be a body politic and political subdivision of the state of Louisiana, as defined in Article VI, Section 44 of the Constitution of Louisiana. Pursuant to Article VI, Sections 19 and 21 of the Constitution of Louisiana, the district, acting through its board of commissioners, the governing authority of said district, is hereby granted all of the rights, powers, privileges, and immunities granted to political subdivisions for economic and industrial development purposes, including but not limited to the power of taxation, the power to incur debt and issue revenue and general obligation bonds, certificates of indebtedness, bond and certificate anticipation notes, and refunding bonds, subject to the limitations hereinafter provided. B. The district created pursuant hereto shall be established for the primary object and purpose of promoting and encouraging the development of economic and industrial opportunities, stimulating the economy through renewed commerce and industry, and for the utilization and development of natural and human resources of the area by providing job opportunities. C. The boundaries of the district shall be coterminous with the boundaries of Winn Parish, provided that the jurisdiction of the district shall not include towns or cities that have economic and industrial development districts similar to the district, except pursuant to a cooperative endeavor agreement with any such district. Acts 2007, No. 269, §1, eff. July 6, 2007.
LA Rev Stat § 33:130.742 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes|§130.742. Board of commissioners; members; officers; employees

RS 130.742 - Board of commissioners; members; officers; employees A.(1)(a) The district shall be governed by a board of commissioners consisting of seven voting members who shall be qualified voters and taxpayers within the limits of Winn Parish during their term of office. The members of the board of commissioners shall be appointed by the governing authority of Winn Parish and nominated as follows: (i) Three members shall be nominated by the Winn Parish Police Jury. (ii) Three members shall be nominated by the Winn Parish Chamber of Commerce. (iii) One member shall be nominated by the mayor of the city of Winnfield. (b) In the event that any nominee is not appointed by the governing authority of Winn Parish, the person or entity making such nomination shall continue to nominate persons until a nominee or nominees are approved by the governing authority of Winn Parish. (c) At the first meeting of the board, four of the initial members shall be selected by lot at the first meeting of the district to serve two-year terms and three to serve three-year terms. All successors shall be appointed to three-year terms. No member may be appointed to serve for more than two successive terms. (2) Any member whose term has expired and has not been replaced shall continue to serve until replaced. Any vacancy, which occurs prior to the expiration of the term for which a member of the board of commissioners has been appointed shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment for the unexpired term. B. The members of the board of commissioners shall not receive per diem or be paid a salary for serving on the board. C. Members of the board, individually, and members of their immediate family are prohibited from bidding on or entering into any contract, subcontract, or other transaction that is under the supervision or jurisdiction of the district. D. Elected officials are prohibited from serving on the board of commissioners. E. The board of commissioners shall elect from among its own members a president, a vice president, a secretary, and a treasurer, whose duties shall be those usual to such offices. At the option of the board of commissioners, the offices of secretary and treasurer may be held by one person. The board of commissioners may designate or select an executive director, who shall not be a member of the board of commissioners and who may be employed or serve at the will of the board of commissioners. F. Four members of the board of commissioners shall constitute a quorum provided that two of the members present are officers of the board of commissioners. G. The board of commissioners shall prescribe rules to govern its meetings. The board of commissioners may contract with and employ attorneys, clerks, engineers, deputy commissioners, a director, and other agents and employees and shall fix their compensation and terms of employment. Acts 2007, No. 269, §1, eff. July 6, 2007.
LA Rev Stat § 33:130.743 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes|§130.743. Powers of district

RS 130.743 - Powers of district The district, acting by and through its board of commissioners, shall have and exercise all powers of a political subdivision necessary or convenient for the carrying out of its objects and purposes, including but not limited to rights and powers set out in this Subpart: (1) To sue and be sued. (2) To adopt, use, and alter at will a corporate seal. (3) To acquire by gift, grant, purchase, or otherwise, but not by expropriation, all property, including rights of way; to hold and use any franchise or property, real, personal, or mixed, tangible or intangible, or any interest therein, necessary or desirable for carrying out the objects and purposes of the district, including but not limited to the establishment, maintenance, and operation of industrial parks, ports, harbors, and terminals. (4) To enter into contracts for the purchase, acquisition, construction, and improvement of works and facilities necessary in connection with the purposes of the district. (5) In its own name and on its own behalf, to incur debt and to issue general obligation bonds, revenue bonds, certificates, notes, and other evidences of indebtedness and to levy and cause to be collected certain taxes as provided in this Subpart and as may be provided by general law. (6) To require and issue licenses with respect to its properties and facilities. (7) To regulate the imposition of fees and rentals charged by the district for its facilities and services rendered by it. (8) To borrow money and pledge all or part of its revenues, leases, rents, or other advantages as security for such loans. (9) To appoint officers, agents, and employees, prescribe their duties, and fix their compensation. Acts 2007, No. 269, §1, eff. July 6, 2007.
LA Rev Stat § 33:130.747 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes|§130.747. Securities

RS 130.747 - Securities Bonds, certificates, or other evidences of indebtedness issued by the district under this Subpart are deemed to be securities of public entities within the meaning of Chapters 13 and 13-A of Title 39 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, and shall be subject to defeasance in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 14 of Title 39 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, and may be refunded in accordance with the provisions of Chapters 14-A and 15 of Title 39 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, and may also be issued as short-term revenue notes of a public entity under Chapter 15-A of Title 39 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950. Acts 2007, No. 269, §1, eff. July 6, 2007.
LA Rev Stat § 33:130.748 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes|§130.748. Exemption from taxation

RS 130.748 - Exemption from taxation The district and all properties at any time owned by the district and the income therefrom and all bonds, certificates, and other evidence of indebtedness issued by the district under this Subpart and the interest or income therefrom shall be exempt from all taxation by the state of Louisiana. Acts 2007, No. 269, §1, eff. July 6, 2007.
LA Rev Stat § 33:130.749 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes|§130.749. General compliances; enhancement

RS 130.749 - General compliances; enhancement A. No provisions of this Subpart shall be construed so as to exempt the district from compliance with the provisions of Louisiana laws pertaining to open meetings, public records, fiscal agents, official journals, dual officeholding and employment, public bidding for the purchase of supplies and materials and construction of public works, the Code of Governmental Ethics, the Right to Property in Article I, Section 4 of the Constitution of Louisiana, and the Louisiana Election Code. B. The district shall have the power and right to adopt a program or programs awarding contracts to, and establishing set-aside goals and preference procedures for the benefit of, businesses owned and operated by socially or economically disadvantaged persons in accordance with any of the provisions of R.S. 38:2233 and of Chapter 19 of Title 39 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, entitled "Louisiana Minority and Women's Business Enterprise Act". C. The financial records of the district shall be subjected to audit pursuant to R.S. 24:513. Acts 2007, No. 269, §1, eff. July 6, 2007.
LA Rev Stat § 33:130.761 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes|§130.761. Creation; purpose; boundaries

RS 130.761 - Creation; purpose; boundaries A. The Iberia Economic Development Authority, referred to in this Subpart as the "authority", is hereby constituted and is declared to be a body politic and political subdivision of the state of Louisiana, as defined in Article VI, Section 44 of the Constitution of Louisiana. Pursuant to Article VI, Sections 19 and 21 of the Constitution of Louisiana, the authority, acting through its board of commissioners, is hereby granted all of the rights, powers, privileges, and immunities granted to political subdivisions for industrial, commercial, research, and economic development purposes. B. The authority is created for the purpose of promoting, encouraging, and participating in industrial development to stimulate the economy through commerce, industry, and research and for the utilization and development of natural, physical, and human resources of the area by providing job opportunities. C. The boundaries of the authority shall be coterminous with the boundaries of Iberia Parish. Acts 2008, No. 918, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 33:130.762 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes|§130.762. Board of commissioners; membership

RS 130.762 - Board of commissioners; membership A.(1) The authority shall be governed by a board of commissioners, referred to in this Subpart as the "board", consisting of five members, as provided in this Section, all of whom shall be citizens of the United States. (2) The members of the board shall be appointed by the Iberia Parish Council from a list of nominees submitted by the Iberia Industrial Development Foundation as follows: (a) One member of the business community whose residence or place of business is located within the boundaries of Iberia Parish Council District Number Ten, Eleven, or Twelve. (b) One member of the business community whose residence or place of business is located within the boundaries of Iberia Parish Council District Number Thirteen or Fourteen. (c) One member of the business community whose residence or place of business is located within the boundaries of Iberia Parish Council District Number Eight or Nine. (d) One member whose residence or place of business is located within the boundaries of Iberia Parish Council District One, Two, Three, Four, Five, Six, or Seven. (e) One at-large member. (3)(a) Board members shall serve an initial term of three years. Upon expiration of such initial terms, two of their successors shall serve terms of two years, and three of their successors shall serve terms of three years, as determined by board bylaws. Board members may succeed themselves but shall not serve more than two consecutive terms. (b) Service by a board member for two or more years of a term shall be considered service for a three-year term. B. Any vacancy in the membership of the board shall be filled for the remainder of the unexpired term. C. Any member of the board may be removed for cause upon the recommendation of a majority of the board. D. The members of the board shall serve without compensation. E. Members of the board, individually, and members of their immediate families are prohibited from bidding on or entering into any contract, subcontract, or other transaction that is under the supervision or jurisdiction of the authority. Acts 2008, No. 918, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 33:130.763 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes|§130.763. Board officers; meetings; quorum; rules; report

RS 130.763 - Board officers; meetings; quorum; rules; report A. The board shall elect from among its own members a chairperson, a vice chairperson, a secretary, and a treasurer, whose duties shall be those usual to such offices. The offices of secretary and treasurer may be held by one person. B. The board shall meet in regular session once each month and shall also meet in special session as often as the chairperson convenes the board or on the written request of three members. Three members of the board present at a meeting shall constitute a quorum. C.(1) The board shall prescribe rules to govern its meetings, and the chairperson shall not be required to vote except in case of a tie vote. (2) The authority shall maintain suitable offices in the parish of Iberia. D. The authority shall render annually to the Iberia Parish Council, within one hundred twenty days following the end of each calendar year, a financial report disclosing all receipts and disbursements of the authority. Acts 2008, No. 918, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 33:130.764 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes|§130.764. Advisory committee

RS 130.764 - Advisory committee The board of commissioners may establish and appoint an advisory committee, which shall meet periodically with the board. Acts 2008, No. 918, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 33:130.767 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes|§130.767. Funding sources; ad valorem tax; borrowing money

RS 130.767 - Funding sources; ad valorem tax; borrowing money A.(1) The board may levy annually an ad valorem tax on all property located within the boundaries of the authority, provided that the amount, term, and purpose of said tax, as set out in a proposition submitted to a vote in accordance with the Louisiana Election Code, shall be approved by a majority of the qualified electors voting on the proposition in a special election held for that purpose. (2) Prior to the levying of any tax authorized by Paragraph (1) of this Subsection, the board shall request and receive approval to levy such tax from the Iberia Parish Council. B. All funds derived under this Section may be used for any expenses or purposes of the authority. The board of commissioners may establish and maintain other special accounts as it may deem necessary. Acts 2008, No. 918, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 33:130.769 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes|§130.769. Securities

RS 130.769 - Securities Bonds, certificates, or other evidences of indebtedness issued by the authority under this Subpart are deemed to be securities of public entities within the meaning of Chapters 13 and 13-A of Title 39 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, and shall be subject to defeasance in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 14 of Title 39 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, and may be refunded in accordance with the provisions of Chapters 14-A and 15 of Title 39 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, and may also be issued as short-term revenue notes of a public entity under Chapter 15-A of Title 39 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950. Acts 2008, No. 918, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 33:130.770 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes|§130.770. Exemption from taxation

RS 130.770 - Exemption from taxation The authority and all properties at any time owned by the authority and the income therefrom and all bonds, certificates, and other evidences of indebtedness issued by the authority under this Subpart and the interest or income therefrom shall be exempt from all taxation by the state of Louisiana. Acts 2008, No. 918, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 33:130.771 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes|§130.771. General compliances; enhancement; budget

RS 130.771 - General compliances; enhancement; budget A. No provision of this Subpart shall be construed to exempt the authority from compliance with the provisions of Louisiana laws pertaining to open meetings, public records, fiscal agents, official journals, dual officeholding and employment, public bidding for the purchase of supplies and materials and construction of public works, the Code of Governmental Ethics, the Right to Property in Article I, Section 4 of the Constitution of Louisiana, and the Louisiana Election Code. B. The authority shall have the power and right to award contracts to, and to establish set-aside goals and preference procedures for the benefit of, businesses owned and operated by socially or economically disadvantaged persons in accordance with any of the provisions of R.S. 38:2233 and of Chapter 19 of Title 39 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, known as the "Louisiana Minority and Women's Business Enterprise Act". C.(1) The board shall annually prepare a financial statement which shall be presented to the legislative auditor pursuant to the provisions of R.S. 24:513. (2) Within thirty days following submission of the financial statement to the legislative auditor, the board or a designated board officer shall present to the Iberia Parish Council at a public meeting a copy of such statement for public review. D. The board shall submit to the Iberia Parish Council an annual proposed budget for the operation of the authority for the upcoming fiscal year. The budget shall be deemed accepted unless rejected by a two-thirds vote of the parish council. After the budget has been accepted by the parish council, the authority may incur liabilities and make expenditures during the fiscal year in accordance with such budget. E. All expenses associated with this Section shall be borne by the authority. Acts 2008, No. 918, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 33:130.791 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes|§130.791. St. Tammany Parish Geographic Information System District; creation; purpose; boundaries

RS 130.791 - St. Tammany Parish Geographic Information System District; creation; purpose; boundaries A.(1) The governing authority of the parish of St. Tammany may create and establish a body politic and corporate entity for the purpose of the development and application of geographic information systems, including but not limited to base data regarding property ownership, population, demographics, political boundaries, emergency service areas, land use, streets, addresses, roads, bridges, utilities, easements, servitudes, rights-of-way, subdivisions, flood plains, and subdivision restrictions. (2) If created and established pursuant to this Section, the district shall be a political subdivision of the state of Louisiana, as defined in Article VI, Section 44 of the Constitution of Louisiana, and shall be known as the St. Tammany Parish Geographic Information System District, referred to in this Subpart as the "district". (3) The district may also assist with homeland security and emergency preparedness as well as the technical aspects and support of the various geographic information system computer systems of political subdivisions and other public entities within the parish of St. Tammany, including but not limited to advice and support on geographic information system hardware, software, networking, or other such geographic information system information technology issues. (4) No other provision of this Subpart shall be effective or operative unless the district is created and established by the governing authority of the parish of St. Tammany pursuant to the provisions of this Section. B. The boundaries of the district shall be coterminous with the boundaries of the parish of St. Tammany. Acts 2014, No. 155, §1, eff. May 22, 2014.