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LA Rev Stat § 33:130.792 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes|§130.792. Board of commissioners; membership

RS 130.792 - Board of commissioners; membership A. The district shall be governed by a board of commissioners, referred to in this Subpart as the "board", composed of no less than five and no more than nine members as follows: (1) The president of the parish of St. Tammany or his designee. (2) The assessor of the parish of St. Tammany or his designee. (3) One member shall be appointed by the governing board of the St. Tammany Parish Communication District No. 1 who may be a member of the governing board of the district. (4) One member who represents municipalities located within the parish of St. Tammany shall be appointed by the governing authority of the parish of St. Tammany. The governing authority shall appoint the person who is selected by a majority of the mayors of all of the municipalities located within the parish of St. Tammany. (5) One member who represents fire districts located within the parish of St. Tammany shall be appointed by the governing authority of the parish of St. Tammany. The governing authority shall appoint the person who is selected by a majority of fire chiefs of all of the fire districts located in the parish of St. Tammany. (6) The governing authority of the parish of St. Tammany may appoint up to four additional members of the board. Each additional member may represent a political subdivision, organization, or other entity located within the parish of St. Tammany; however, only one member may be appointed to represent any particular political subdivision, organization, or entity. The parish governing authority may establish criteria that a political subdivision, organization, or other entity must meet in order to be represented on the board. B.(1) Board members serving pursuant to Paragraphs (A)(3), (4), and (5) of this Section shall serve four-year terms after initial terms as provided for in this Paragraph. One member shall serve an initial term of two years; one member shall serve three years; and one member shall serve four years, all as determined by lot at the first meeting of the board. Board members serving pursuant to Paragraph (A)(6) of this Section shall serve four-year terms. The first two members appointed pursuant to Paragraph (A)(6) of this Section shall serve initial terms of two years. (2) Each board member serving pursuant to Paragraphs (A)(1) and (2) of this Section shall serve during his term of office. (3) Any designee serving on the board shall serve at the pleasure of the designating authority. C. Any vacancy which occurs prior to the expiration of the term for which a member of the board has been appointed shall be filled for the remainder of the unexpired term in the same manner as the original appointment. D. Members shall be eligible for reappointment. E. The members of the board shall serve without compensation. Acts 2014, No. 155, §1, eff. May 22, 2014.
LA Rev Stat § 33:130.793 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes|§130.793. Board officers; meetings quorum; rules report

RS 130.793 - Board officers; meetings quorum; rules report A. The board shall elect from its members a chair, a vice chair, a secretary, and a treasurer. The board may combine such offices or elect other officers as it deems necessary. B. The board shall keep minutes of all meetings and shall make them available through the secretary of the board to residents of the district. The minute books and archives of the district shall be maintained by the secretary of the board. The monies, funds, and accounts of the district shall be in the official custody of the board. C. The board may adopt bylaws or such other rules and regulations as it deems necessary or advisable for conducting its business affairs. D. The board shall hold regular meetings at least quarterly and may hold special meetings at such times and places within the district as may be prescribed by the board. E. A majority of the members of the board shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. Acts 2014, No. 155, §1, eff. May 22, 2014.
LA Rev Stat § 33:130.794 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes|§130.794. Powers and duties

RS 130.794 - Powers and duties A. The district shall have and exercise all powers of a political subdivision necessary or convenient for the purpose of funding the district and carrying out its objects and purposes, including but not limited to the following: (1) To incur debt. (2) To sue and be sued. (3) To adopt, use, and alter at will a corporate seal. (4) To adopt bylaws and rules and regulations. (5) To receive by gift, grant, donation, or otherwise any sum of money, property, aid, or assistance from the United States, the state of Louisiana, or any political subdivision thereof, or any person, firm, or corporation. (6) To enter into contracts, agreements, or cooperative endeavors with the state and its political subdivisions or political corporations and with any public or private association, corporation, business entity, or individual. (7) To elect officers and appoint agents and employees, prescribe their duties, and fix their compensation. (8) To acquire property by purchase, gift, grant, donation, lease, or otherwise. (9) To establish monetary, bank, and investment accounts. (10) To establish committees or subcommittees. (11) The provisions of this Section shall not be construed to authorize or grant the power of expropriation to the St. Tammany Parish Geographic Information System District. B. The district shall not be deemed to be an instrumentality of the state for purposes of Article X, Section 1(A) of the Constitution of Louisiana. Acts 2014, No. 155, §1, eff. May 22, 2014.
LA Rev Stat § 33:130.795 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes|§130.795. Budget

RS 130.795 - Budget A. The board shall adopt an annual budget in accordance with the Local Government Budget Act, R.S. 39:1301 et seq. B. The district shall be subject to audit by the legislative auditor pursuant to R.S. 24:513. Acts 2014, No. 155, §1, eff. May 22, 2014.
LA Rev Stat § 33:130.801 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes|§130.801. Creation; purpose; boundaries

RS 130.801 - Creation; purpose; boundaries A.(1) The governing authority of Lincoln Parish 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, topography, 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 Lincoln 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 computer systems of political subdivisions and other public entities within Lincoln Parish, including but not limited to advice and support on any hardware, software, networking, or other such information technology issues. (4) No other provision of this Subpart shall be effective or operative unless the district is created and established by the Lincoln Parish Police Jury pursuant to this Section. B. The boundaries of the district shall be coterminous with the boundaries of Lincoln Parish. Acts 2009, No. 69, §1, eff. June 16, 2009.
LA Rev Stat § 33:130.802 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes|§130.802. Board of commissioners; membership

RS 130.802 - Board of commissioners; membership A.(1) The district shall be governed by a board of commissioners, referred to in this Subpart as the "board", consisting of members as provided in this Subsection. (2) The following shall be members of the board: (a) The assessor of Lincoln Parish or the assessor's designee. (b) One member appointed by the governing authority of Lincoln Parish. (c) One member appointed by the governing authority of Ruston. (d) One member appointed by the governing authority of the Lincoln Parish Communications District. (e) The sheriff of Lincoln Parish or the sheriff's designee. (f) One member appointed by the governing authority of the Lincoln Parish Fire Protection District. (g) The clerk of court of Lincoln Parish or the clerk's designee. (3) The governing authority of Lincoln Parish may appoint up to four additional members of the board. Each such additional member shall represent a political subdivision or other entity with an interest in the purpose of the district, and only one member may be appointed to represent any particular subdivision or entity. The parish governing authority may establish criteria that a subdivision or entity must meet in order to have a representative on the board. B.(1) Board members serving pursuant to Subparagraphs (A)(2)(b), (c), (d), and (f) of this Section shall serve four-year terms after initial terms as provided for in this Paragraph. One member shall serve an initial term of one year; one member shall serve an initial term of two years; one member shall serve an initial term of three years; and one member shall serve an initial term of four years, all as determined by lot at the first meeting of the board. (2)(a) Each board member serving pursuant to Subparagraphs (A)(2)(a), (e), and (g) of this Section shall serve during his term of office. (b) Any designee serving on the board shall serve at the pleasure of the designating authority. (3) Board members serving pursuant to Paragraph (A)(3) of this Section shall serve at the pleasure of the appointing authority. C. Any vacancy which occurs prior to the expiration of the term for which a member of the board has been appointed shall be filled for the remainder of the unexpired term in the same manner as the original appointment. D. Members shall be eligible for reappointment. E. The members of the board shall serve without compensation. Acts 2009, No. 69, §1, eff. June 16, 2009.
LA Rev Stat § 33:130.803 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes|§130.803. Board officers; meetings; quorum; rules; report

RS 130.803 - Board officers; meetings; quorum; rules; report A. The board shall elect from its members a chair, a vice chair, a secretary, and a treasurer. The board may combine such offices or elect other officers as it may deem necessary. B. The board shall keep minutes of all meetings and shall make them available through the secretary of the board to residents of the district. The minute books and archives of the district shall be maintained by the secretary of the board. The monies, funds, and accounts of the district shall be in the official custody of the board. C. The board may adopt bylaws or such other rules and regulations as it deems necessary or advisable for conducting its business affairs. D. The board shall hold regular meetings at least quarterly and may hold special meetings at such times and places within the district as may be prescribed by the board. E. A majority of the members of the board shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. Acts 2009, No. 69, §1, eff. June 16, 2009.
LA Rev Stat § 33:130.804 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes|§130.804. Powers and duties

RS 130.804 - Powers and duties A. The district shall have and exercise all powers of a political subdivision necessary or convenient for the purpose of funding the district and carrying out its objects and purposes, including but not limited to the following: (1) To incur debt. (2) To sue and be sued. (3) To adopt, use, and alter at will a corporate seal. (4) To adopt bylaws and rules and regulations. (5) To receive by gift, grant, donation, or otherwise any sum of money, property, aid, or assistance from the United States, the state of Louisiana, or any political subdivision thereof, or any person, firm, or corporation. (6) To enter into contracts, agreements, or cooperative endeavors with the state and its political subdivisions or political corporations and with any public or private association, corporation, business entity, or individual. (7) To elect officers and appoint agents and employees, prescribe their duties, and fix their compensation. (8) To acquire property by purchase, gift, grant, donation, lease, or otherwise. (9) To establish monetary, bank, and investment accounts. (10) To establish committees or subcommittees. (B) The district shall not be deemed to be an instrumentality of the state for purposes of Article X, Section 1(A) of the Constitution of Louisiana. Acts 2009, No. 69, §1, eff. June 16, 2009.
LA Rev Stat § 33:130.805 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes|§130.805. Funding sources; ad valorem tax; sales and use tax

RS 130.805 - Funding sources; ad valorem tax; sales and use tax A. The board may levy annually and cause to be collected an ad valorem tax, provided that the amount, term, and purpose of such 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 at an election held for that purpose. B.(1) The board may levy and collect a sales and use tax within the boundaries of the district for such purposes and at such rate as provided by the proposition authorizing its levy, not exceeding one percent, which tax may exceed the limitation set forth in Article VI, Section 29(A) of the Constitution of Louisiana, provided the 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 at an election held for that purpose. (2) The tax shall be levied upon the sale at retail, the use, the lease or rental, the consumption, the distribution, and storage for use or consumption of tangible personal property, and upon the sales of services within the district, all in accordance with Chapter 2-D of Subtitle II of Title 47 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950. (3) Except where inapplicable, the procedure established in Chapter 2-D of Subtitle II of Title 47 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950 shall be followed in the imposition, collection, and enforcement of the tax, and procedural details necessary to supplement such provisions and to make them applicable to the tax authorized by this Subsection shall be fixed in the ordinance imposing the tax. Acts 2009, No. 69, §1, eff. June 16, 2009.
LA Rev Stat § 33:130.806 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes|§130.806. Budget

RS 130.806 - Budget A. The board shall adopt an annual budget in accordance with the Local Government Budget Act, R.S. 39:1301 et seq. B. The district shall be subject to audit by the legislative auditor pursuant to R.S. 24:513. Acts 2009, No. 69, §1, eff. June 16, 2009.
LA Rev Stat § 33:130.807 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes|§130.807. Lincoln Parish information technology

RS 130.807 - Lincoln Parish information technology If the governing authority of Lincoln Parish creates a district as authorized by this Subpart, it shall provide for the transfer of all duties, obligations, property, and employees of the Lincoln Parish Information Technology Department or the successor of that department and any parish agency responsible for geographic information systems to the district. Acts 2009, No. 69, §1, eff. June 16, 2009.
LA Rev Stat § 33:130.821 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes|§130.821. Olla, Urania, Tullos, Standard Economic and Industrial Development District; creation; purpose; territorial jurisdiction

RS 130.821 - Olla, Urania, Tullos, Standard Economic and Industrial Development District; creation; purpose; territorial jurisdiction A. The Olla, Urania, Tullos, Standard Economic and Industrial Development District, referred to in this Subpart 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. B. 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 the district, is hereby granted all of the rights, powers, privileges, and immunities granted to or authorized for political subdivisions for industrial, commercial, research, and economic 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 provided in this Subpart. C. The district shall be established for the primary object and purpose of promoting and encouraging industrial development to stimulate the economy through commerce, industry, and research and for the utilization and development of natural and human resources of the area by providing job opportunities. D. The boundaries of the district shall be as follows: from a point of beginning located along the LaSalle Parish border two miles South of the Little River Bridge on United States Highway 165; from said point continue in a Easterly direction on a line parallel to United States Highway 165 to a point that is two miles East of United States Highway 165 along the LaSalle Parish-Caldwell Parish line; from said point run westerly along the boundary existing between Caldwell and LaSalle Parishes to its intersection with the boundary of Winn Parish; thence continue in a southerly direction along the LaSalle Parish boundary to the original point of beginning. Acts 2009, No. 420, §1, eff. July 1, 2009.
LA Rev Stat § 33:130.822 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes|§130.822. Board of commissioners; members; officers

RS 130.822 - Board of commissioners; members; officers A. The district shall be governed by a board of commissioners, referred to in this Subpart as the "board", consisting of six members as follows: (1) One member shall be appointed by the governing authority of the town of Olla. (2) One member shall be appointed by the governing authority of the town of Tullos. (3) One member shall be appointed by the governing authority of the town of Urania. (4) The mayor of the town of Olla. (5) The mayor of the town of Urania. (6) The mayor of the town of Tullos. B. Appointments made pursuant to Paragraphs (A)(1) through (3) of this Section shall be made at a public meeting from a list of nominations submitted by residents of the respective municipality. C.(1) Members appointed pursuant to Paragraphs (A)(1) through (3) of this Section shall serve terms of four years after initial terms as provided in Paragraph (2) of this Subsection. (2) One member shall serve an initial term of two years, one shall serve three years, and one shall serve four years, as determined by lot at the first meeting of the board. D. Any vacancy in the membership of the board, occurring either by reason of the expiration of the term or by reason of death, resignation, or otherwise, shall be filled in the manner of the original appointment. If the entity responsible for the appointment of a member fails to fill a vacancy within thirty days, the board shall appoint an interim successor to serve until the position is filled by the appointing entity. E. Any member of the board may be removed by the entity that originally appointed him for cause. F. The members of the board shall serve without compensation. The board may reimburse any member for expenses actually incurred in the performance of his duties pursuant to this Subpart. G. 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 district. H. The board 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, the offices of secretary and treasurer may be held by one person. I. The board shall meet in regular session once each month and shall also meet in special session as often as the president of the board convenes the board or on the written request of four members. Four members of the board shall constitute a quorum. J. The board shall prescribe rules to govern its meetings, may draft and implement bylaws to control and implement the activities of the board, and shall maintain suitable offices in the district. Acts 2009, No. 420, §1, eff. July 1, 2009.
LA Rev Stat § 33:130.823 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes|§130.823. Powers of district

RS 130.823 - Powers of district A. The district 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 Section: (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, and 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. (4) To enter into contracts for the purchase, acquisition, construction, and improvement of works and facilities. (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 evidence of indebtedness and to levy and cause to be collected ad valorem 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. B. The district shall not be deemed to be an instrumentality of the state for purposes of Article X, Section 1(A) of the Constitution of Louisiana. Acts 2009, No. 420, §1, eff. July 1, 2009.