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LA Rev Stat § 33:9055.1 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes|§9055.1. DeSoto Parish Ambulance Service District; board of commissioners

RS 9055.1 - DeSoto Parish Ambulance Service District; board of commissioners A. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Chapter to the contrary, the DeSoto Parish Police Jury may provide that the DeSoto Parish Ambulance Service District board of commissioners shall have two additional members who shall be appointed by the police jury. B. The initial additional commissioners appointed pursuant to this Section shall be appointed to serve for terms of two and four years respectively, but thereafter, each commissioner shall be appointed for a term of six years, except that vacancies occurring otherwise than by the expiration of a term shall be filled for the unexpired term in the same manner as the original appointment. Acts 2003, No. 258, §1, eff. June 10, 2003.
LA Rev Stat § 33:9056 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes|§9056. Corporate status of district; authority of board

RS 9056 - Corporate status of district; authority of board  A. An ambulance service district created under the provisions of this Chapter shall constitute a body corporate in law with all the power and right to incur debts and contract obligations, to sue and be sued, and to do and perform any and all acts in its corporate capacity and its corporate name necessary and proper for the carrying out of the objects and purposes for which the ambulance service district was created. It may acquire by donation or purchase any existing ambulance facility in the district. It also shall have the power and authority to acquire any and all necessary equipment and buildings for the purpose of performing the objects for which it is formed and shall own all sites and physical facilities which are acquired either by donation, purchase, exchange, and otherwise in full ownership. The district shall be domiciled as designated by the parish governing authority. B. The board of commissioners of an ambulance service district thus created shall have the following authority:  (1) To represent the public interest in providing ambulance care in the district. (2) To advise the parish governing authority and the ambulance director on problems concerning the operation of the ambulance service district. (3) To make, alter, amend, and promulgate rules and regulations governing the conduct of the ambulance service district. (4) To conduct hearings and pass on complaints by or against any officer or employee of the district. (5) To review and modify or to set aside any action of the officers or employees of the district as the board determines to be desirable or necessary in the public interest. (6) To appoint a director and staff of the ambulance service district, as further provided in R.S. 33:9057. (7) To appoint the standing and special committees which may be necessary to carry out the purposes of this Chapter. (8) To establish charges or rates of pay for the use of facilities provided by the district. (9) To enter into lease agreements with recognized and duly constituted nonprofit associations which are primarily engaged in the operation of ambulance related organizations. (10) To designate a bank to act as agent for depositing funds. (11) To designate rules and regulations for safekeeping of the funds acquired, collected, or loaned by or to the district, and to provide for regular audits of the accounts of the district. (12) To perform such other duties as are required by law. Acts 1985, No. 121, §1, eff. June 29, 1985.
LA Rev Stat § 33:9056.1 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes|§9056.1. Caddo Parish Ambulance Service District Number One; authority of board

RS 9056.1 - Caddo Parish Ambulance Service District Number One; authority of board  In addition to the authority granted by and notwithstanding the provisions of this Chapter, the board of commissioners of Caddo Parish Ambulance Service District Number One is authorized to provide ambulance service within the district by contract with commercial, municipal, or nonprofit providers of ambulance services. The board of commissioners of the district may enter into lease agreements with commercial, municipal, or nonprofit organizations primarily engaged in ambulance operations to provide ambulance service within the district. Acts 1990, No. 659, §1, eff. July 19, 1990.
LA Rev Stat § 33:9057 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes|§9057. Director; staff

RS 9057 - Director; staff  A. The board of commissioners shall appoint a director of the ambulance service district who has had experience in the field of administration and is familiar with the principles and methods of medical care or who in the opinion of the board of commissioners has held a responsible position in the area of management. The director shall serve as secretary-treasurer of the board. He shall furnish a surety bond in a sum equal to the amount of taxes collected annually in the district. The premium on this bond shall be paid by the board out of the funds of the district. The director shall assume full responsibilities as director of the district, shall receive a salary fixed by the board, and shall serve at the pleasure of the board. B. The board shall appoint such staff as is necessary to provide adequate ambulance service in the parish. The staff shall assist the director in the operation of the district. Acts 1985, No. 121, §1, eff. June 29, 1985.
LA Rev Stat § 33:9058 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes|§9058. Taxation; authority; procedure

RS 9058 - Taxation; authority; procedure  Any ambulance service district created is hereby declared to be a political subdivision of the state. For carrying out the purposes of the ambulance service district as provided in this Chapter, the district, under the provisions of the Constitution of Louisiana, shall have the power of taxation and the power to incur debt and issue general obligation and revenue bonds. The district shall also have the authority to call any necessary election for the purpose of incurring debt or issuing bonds or for the purpose of imposing ad valorem taxes for direct use by the district or for payment of bonds. One or more propositions may be submitted at the same election and no general obligation bonds may be issued or tax imposed unless approved by a majority of the electors voting on the proposition. Acts 1985, No. 121, §1, eff. June 29, 1985.
LA Rev Stat § 33:9058.1 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes|§9058.1. Ambulance user fees; St. Bernard Parish

RS 9058.1 - Ambulance user fees; St. Bernard Parish  The police jury of St. Bernard Parish may, through any ambulance service district situated within said parish, assess ambulance user fees for the purpose of funding the provision of emergency medical services in such district. However, such fees may only be assessed upon approval of a majority of the electors of such ambulance service district voting in an election held for that purpose. Any subcontracts let for services covered under this Section shall be let in accordance with the Public Bid Law. Acts 1988, No. 637, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 33:9058.3 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes|§9058.3. Use of revenues; DeSoto Parish

RS 9058.3 - Use of revenues; DeSoto Parish Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, all revenues from any tax levied or assessment or charge imposed by a parishwide ambulance service district in DeSoto Parish shall be made available to such district and shall not be diverted for use by any other entity or for any purpose other than those of such district. Acts 2001, No. 365, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 33:9059 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes|§9059. Federal and state aid

RS 9059 - Federal and state aid   Any ambulance service district created pursuant to the provisions of this Chapter shall have full power to do such things and enter into such contracts and agreements with the United States of America or with any state or federal agency or instrumentality as may be necessary to procure aids and grants to assist such district in carrying out the purposes for which it was created. Acts 1985, No. 121, §1, eff. June 29, 1985.
LA Rev Stat § 33:9060 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes|§9060. Applicability

RS 9060 - Applicability  A. The provisions of this Chapter shall not apply to any ambulance service district created by a parish prior to the effective date of this Act. B. The provisions of this Chapter shall not apply to any parish authorized to create ambulance service districts by R.S. 33:1246 through R.S. 33:1261.7. Acts 1985, No. 121, §1, eff. June 29, 1985.
LA Rev Stat § 33:9061 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes|§9061. Ferran Place-Courtland Heights area; Jefferson Parish

RS 9061 - Ferran Place-Courtland Heights area; Jefferson Parish A. Creation and boundaries. In addition to all authority granted to the governing authority of Jefferson Parish by the parish home rule charter but otherwise in accordance with such charter, the governing authority may create a special district comprised of the Ferran Place-Courtland Heights area in Metairie, hereinafter referred to as the "district". The district shall be a political subdivision of the state as defined in the Constitution of Louisiana. B. Purpose. The purpose of the district shall be adding to the security of district residents, and it may perform any function which it deems appropriate for achieving such purpose. Such functions may include entering into contracts with the parish sheriff's office or other entity for additional security patrols of the area. C. Taxing authority. The parish governing authority may establish the district, define its authority, including the authority to levy an ad valorem tax or parcel fee on property within the district, and provide for its governance in accordance with the parish home rule charter. However, no such tax or fee shall be levied until the question of its imposition, including its purpose, rate, and duration, has been submitted to the qualified electors of the district at an election held for such purpose, and a majority of those voting on the proposition have voted in favor of the tax or fee. D. Audit. Any such district shall be subject to audit in accordance with R.S. 24:513 et seq. Acts 1999, No. 1051, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 33:9062 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes|§9062. Elmwood Park Subdivision; Jefferson Parish

RS 9062 - Elmwood Park Subdivision; Jefferson Parish A. Creation and boundaries. In addition to all authority granted to the governing authority of Jefferson Parish by the parish home rule charter but otherwise in accordance with such charter, the governing authority may create a special district comprised of the Elmwood Park Subdivision in Metairie, hereinafter referred to as the "district". The district shall be a political subdivision of the state as defined in the Constitution of Louisiana. B. Purpose. The purpose of the district shall be adding to the security of district residents, and it may perform any function which it deems appropriate for achieving such purpose. Such functions may include entering into contracts with the parish sheriff's office or other entity for additional security patrols of the area. C. Taxing authority. The parish governing authority may establish the district, define its authority, including the authority to levy an ad valorem tax or parcel fee on property within the district, and provide for its governance in accordance with the parish home rule charter. However, no such tax or fee shall be levied until the question of its imposition, including its purpose, rate, and duration, has been submitted to the qualified electors of the district at an election held for such purpose, and a majority of those voting on the proposition have voted in favor of the tax or fee. D. Audit. Any such district shall be subject to audit in accordance with R.S. 24:513 et seq. Acts 1999, No. 1078, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 33:9064 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes|§9064. Authority to create a special district for subdivision maintenance; Jefferson Parish

RS 9064 - Authority to create a special district for subdivision maintenance; Jefferson Parish A. In addition to all authority granted to the governing authority of Jefferson Parish by the parish home rule charter but otherwise in accordance with such charter, the parish governing authority may create a special district for the Stonebridge subdivision, hereinafter referred to as the "district". B. The district may perform functions which will add to the security of district residents. Such functions may include the improvement and maintenance of a security wall around the subdivision, provision and maintenance of guardhouses, provision or improvement of security patrols in the area, or other similar functions intended to enhance the security of district residents. C. The parish governing authority may establish the district, define its authority, including taxing authority, and provide for its governance in accordance with the parish home rule charter. However, a district tax shall be levied only after the question of the imposition of the tax, including its purpose, rate, and duration, has been submitted to the qualified electors of the district in accordance with law and a majority of those voting in the election have voted in favor of the proposition. D. Any such district shall be subject to audit in accordance with R.S. 24:513 et seq. Acts 1997, No. 844, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 33:9065 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes|§9065. Woodland West Subdivision; Jefferson Parish

RS 9065 - Woodland West Subdivision; Jefferson Parish A. In addition to all authority granted to the governing authority of Jefferson Parish by the parish home rule charter but otherwise in accordance with such charter, the parish governing authority may create a special district comprised of the Woodland West Subdivision, hereinafter referred to as the "district". The district shall be a political subdivision of the state as defined in the Constitution of Louisiana. B. The purpose of the district shall be acquiring former golf course property located in or near the Woodland West Subdivision to retain the green space, and the district may perform any function which it deems appropriate for achieving such purpose, including but not limited to entering into contracts for the maintenance of green space. C. The parish governing authority may establish the district, define its authority, including the authority to levy an ad valorem tax, flat rate tax, or parcel fee on property within the district, and provide for its governance in accordance with the parish home rule charter. However, no such tax or fee shall be levied until the question of its imposition, including its purpose, rate, and duration, has been submitted to the qualified electors of the district at an election held for such purpose, and a majority of those voting on the proposition have voted in favor of the tax or fee. For the purposes of this Section, a flat tax rate shall be one imposed as a fixed sum on each parcel or portion of ground or class of property without regard to its value. The governing authority of the district may define "parcel" and "class" in the ordinance levying the flat rate tax. Any tax or fee proposition submitted to the voters pursuant to this Section shall state the duration and rate of the tax or the amount of the fee. D. The district shall be subject to audit in accordance with R.S. 24:513 et seq. Acts 2001, No. 132, §1, eff. May 25, 2001.
LA Rev Stat § 33:9076 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes|§9076. Improvement district; Orleans Parish

RS 9076 - Improvement district; Orleans Parish A. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, the governing authority in the parish of Orleans may continue to levy and collect any tax or fee levied to support an improvement district within such parish created to promote and encourage the beautification, security, and betterment of any subdivision located within the district. The continuation of such levy shall be contingent on the approval of a majority of the registered voters of the district at an election called pursuant to the Louisiana Election Code. B. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, any election to authorize renewal of a fee pursuant to this Section or any Section in this Subpart which is held during calendar year 2004, 2005, or 2006 shall be held at the same time as a regularly scheduled election held in accordance with the Louisiana Election Code and at such election such fee may be renewed for a period not to extend beyond December 31, 2010; however, any election to authorize a subsequent renewal of a fee renewed as provided in this Subsection shall be held only at the same time as the mayoral primary election of the largest city in the parish and such renewal shall be for a period not to exceed eight years. Acts 2003, No. 1158, §1, eff. July 2, 2003; Acts 2004, No. 501, §1, eff. June 25, 2004; Acts 2011, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 20, §1, eff. June 12, 2011.
LA Rev Stat § 33:9098.1 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes|§9098.1. District funds; cooperative endeavor agreement

RS 9098.1 - District funds; cooperative endeavor agreement A. Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, the board of commissioners of any district created pursuant to this Chapter may, through a cooperative endeavor agreement, combine the funds of the district with the funds of one or more districts created pursuant to this Chapter; however, the board of commissioners of any such district shall not combine its funds with the funds of a district whose boundaries are located greater than one mile from its own. The combined funds may be used for any of the stated purposes of any district that is a party to the cooperative endeavor agreement. B. Prior to the board of commissioners taking any action to combine the funds of a district with the funds of another district as authorized in Subsection A of this Section, any such action shall be approved by a majority of the members of the homeowners association of each such district who are present and voting at a meeting of the association. Acts 2010, No. 483, §1, eff. July 1, 2010.
LA Rev Stat § 33:9100.1 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes|§9100.1. Definitions

RS 9100.1 - Definitions Whenever used in this Chapter, unless a different meaning clearly appears in the context, the following terms, whether used in the singular or plural, shall be given the following interpretations: (1) "Area" means the area within the boundaries of the industrial canal to the west, the intracoastal canal to the south, the St. Tammany Parish line to the east and Lake Pontchartrain to the north. (2) "Commercial development" means all facilities and improvements used for commercial or other nonresidential purposes. (3) "Commission" means the East New Orleans Neighborhood Advisory Commission. (4) "Governing authority" means the governing authority of the city of New Orleans. (5) "Large development" means any development other than single-family development, a multi-family development or a commercial development. (6) "Multi-family development" means any building that is designed to house more than one family, including, but not limited to duplexes, condominiums and apartment buildings. Acts 2008, No. 887, §1; Acts 2009, No. 394, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 33:9100.2 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes|§9100.2. East New Orleans Neighborhood Advisory Commission established

RS 9100.2 - East New Orleans Neighborhood Advisory Commission established The East New Orleans Neighborhood Advisory Commission is hereby created. The commission shall constitute a body corporate in law, with all the powers of a corporation, and with all the powers and rights of a political subdivision of the state as provided by the constitution and laws of this state. Acts 2008, No. 887, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 33:9100.3 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes|§9100.3. Commission's neighborhood area; domicile

RS 9100.3 - Commission's neighborhood area; domicile A. The commission shall include each neighborhood in New Orleans East that is represented on the commission by the president or appointed representative of the neighborhood association or organization as provided in this Chapter. B. The commission shall designate its domicile at a place within that area. Acts 2008, No. 887, §1; Acts 2009, No. 394, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 33:9100.4 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes|§9100.4. Purposes

RS 9100.4 - Purposes A. The commission is established for the primary object and purpose of advising the appropriate governmental entities on matters of government policy. B. Within the commission's area, the commission may: (1) Present and further the interest of the individual homeowners in the area to aid in the preservation of property values and to improve the character and integrity of individual residential neighborhoods. (2) Educate and inform member neighborhood associations or organizations on matters and issues of general interest. (3) Participate in planning and improvement. (4) Participate with community-based organizations which seek to improve the community environment. Acts 2008, No. 887, §1; Acts 2009, No. 394, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 33:9100.5 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes|§9100.5. Commission membership

RS 9100.5 - Commission membership A.(1) The commission shall consist of the president of each neighborhood association or organization within the commission area or an appointed representative of that neighborhood association or organization. The party representing the association or organization must submit an affidavit attesting to their status as president or being an appointed representative from their respective organization or association. (2) The commission shall also consist of two at-large members elected from the commission area. B. Commission members shall serve without compensation. C.(1) The term of each commission member who is a president of a neighborhood association shall be the same as his term of office for the association that he represents. (2) The term of each commission member who is an appointed representative of an organization shall be the same as the term of the president of the organization that appointed him. (3) The term of each commission member who is an at-large member shall be two years. Such members shall not be term limited. D. A commissioner shall serve until his successor has been appointed and qualified. E.(1) Any appointed member of the commission who ceases to be domiciled in his respective neighborhood shall be considered to have resigned, and the position shall be declared vacant. (2) A vacancy on the commission shall be filled in the manner of the original appointment for the remainder of the unexpired term. (3) No elected official may serve as a member of the commission. F. Each commission member shall have a vote at commission meetings. Acts 2008, No. 887, §1; Acts 2009, No. 394, §1.