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LA Rev Stat § 33:7575 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes|§7575. Powers and duties of district

RS 7575 - Powers and duties of district  A. Each beachfront development district created pursuant to the provisions of this Chapter, acting through its board of commissioners, shall have the following powers and duties:  (1) To incur debt. (2) To enter into contracts. (3) To sue and be sued. (4) To buy and sell. (5) To acquire by purchase, gift, expropriation, or otherwise every type and species of property and servitudes, rights of way, and flowage rights necessary to its purpose. (6) To acquire equipment, buildings, and physical facilities. (7) To lease, build, operate, and maintain any works, structures, facilities, or equipment intended to accomplish the purposes of the district.  (8) To perform any duty related to the operation of district facilities which it deems necessary and convenient to carry out its purposes. (9) To enter into contracts or agreements with the state or any agency thereof for the lease, operation, maintenance, or management of state lands or property. (10) To do and perform any and all acts in its corporate name which are necessary or proper for carrying out the objects and purposes for which the district is created. B. The functions of the district constitute essential governmental functions of the state and all of the property of the district and income from bonds or other debt issued by the district shall be exempt from taxation. C. The district shall have the authority to cooperate and contract with the government of the United States or any department or agency thereof and to accept gifts, grants, and donations of property and money therefrom. It shall have the authority to cooperate with the state of Louisiana or any political subdivision, department, agency, or corporation of the state for the construction, operation, and maintenance of facilities designed to accomplish the purposes for which the district is created on any basis, including the matching of funds and by participating in projects authorized by any federal or state law as it shall see fit. Acts 1992, No. 59, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 33:7576 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes|§7576. Beachfront development districts; ad valorem tax; user fees

RS 7576 - Beachfront development districts; ad valorem tax; user fees  A. Subject to the approval of the electors of the district as herein provided, the board of commissioners of any such district may levy and collect annually an ad valorem tax under the authority of Article VI, Section 30 of the Constitution of Louisiana. The tax may be of any amount and for such number of years as provided in the proposition submitted to the electors to authorize its levy. The avails of this tax shall be used for the construction, acquisition, improvement, operation, or maintenance of facilities or other public improvements related to the purposes for which such district was created. Such tax may be levied after approval by the favorable vote of a majority of the electors of the district voting on the proposition in an election held for the purpose. B. The board of commissioners of the district may fix, maintain, collect, and revise rates, charges, and rentals for the equipment and facilities of the district and the services rendered thereby. Acts 1992, No. 59, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 33:7577 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes|§7577. Beachfront development districts; zoning and development of property

RS 7577 - Beachfront development districts; zoning and development of property  A district shall have the authority to enact ordinances necessary for the zoning and development of property located in the district. Acts 1992, No. 59, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 33:7601 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes|§7601. Short title

RS 7601 - Short title  This chapter may be referred to as the "New Community Development Act."  Acts 1972, No. 553, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 33:7604 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes|§7604. Creation of corporation; public hearing; adoption of resolution; certificate

RS 7604 - Creation of corporation; public hearing; adoption of resolution; certificate A. In the city of New Orleans there is hereby created "The New Community Development Corporation", consisting of a public body. The corporation shall be authorized to perform governmental functions as provided in this Chapter and shall have perpetual existence; however, upon the adoption by the board of directors of such corporation of a resolution dissolving the corporation and the passage by the governing body of the parish or municipality of a resolution concurring in such dissolution, such corporation's corporate existence shall be terminated. No such corporation shall transact any business or exercise any powers conferred upon it by this Chapter until and unless the governing body of the parish or municipality has by ordinance or resolution activated the corporation. B. The governing body shall by ordinance, resolution or motion at any time after the passage of this chapter, call a public hearing to determine the need to activate such a corporation. Notice of such hearing shall be published at least twenty-one days preceding the day on which the hearing is to be held, in a newspaper having a general circulation in the parish or municipality. At the hearing, a full opportunity to be heard shall be granted to all interested parties. If the governing body determines, after such hearing, that a corporation should be activated to exercise the authority herein provided, then the governing body shall adopt an ordinance or resolution so finding, shall cause notice of such ordinance or resolution to be given to the executive officer and shall immediately designate two of its members to serve as directors of the corporation. The executive officer shall thereupon appoint, with the advice and consent of the governing body and as set forth in R.S. 33:7605, the non-ex-officio directors of the corporation, and shall notify the ex-officio directors of the date on which they are to assume their duties. A certificate setting forth the finding by the governing body and declaring that all directors have assumed their offices shall be signed by the mayor and all of the directors, filed in the office of the secretary of state and there remain of record. Upon the filing of such certificate, the directors and their successors shall constitute "The New Community Development Corporation" of the parish or municipality and shall have all the power and authority set forth in this chapter. In any suit, action, or proceeding involving the validity or enforcement of any contract or act of a corporation, a copy of the certificate, duly certified by the secretary of state, shall be conclusive evidence as to the valid formation and activation of the corporation. Acts 1972, No. 553, §4; Acts 1987, No. 815, §1, eff. July 20, 1987; Acts 1991, No. 289, §10; Acts 2011, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 20, §1, eff. June 12, 2011.
LA Rev Stat § 33:7606 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes|§7606. Organization of corporation; employees; meetings; personal liability of directors

RS 7606 - Organization of corporation; employees; meetings; personal liability of directors  A. The directors of a corporation shall initially and annually thereafter select from among themselves a vice-chairman, and such other officers as the corporation may determine. A corporation may employ an executive director and other employees as it may require, shall determine the qualifications and compensation of such employees as are exempt from the civil service system, and may engage or employ consultants in any field, discipline or profession, provided, however, that no such consultants shall be engaged or employed unless the board of directors shall determine by resolution that (1) the objectives of such engagement or employment shall be to forward the objectives of this chapter, (2) that it would not be feasible for such corporation to undertake the activity in question without engaging or employing such consultants, and (3) that the fees flowing to such consultants are reasonable, in the judgment of such corporation, in light of the service to be rendered and the activities to be undertaken. B. All permanent employees of a corporation (other than the directors, the executive director and his assistant) shall be part of the civil service system of the parish or municipality. Consultants or other persons or groups furnishing services under contract, including but not limited to managerial, engineering, planning or legal services, shall not be a part of the civil service system regardless of the length of their contracts or the nature of the services rendered. C. A majority of the directors of a corporation shall constitute a quorum for its meetings. Action may be taken by a corporation upon a vote of a majority of the directors of such corporation unless in any case the by-laws shall require a larger number. Directors of a corporation or other officers shall not be liable personally on the bonds or other obligations of such corporation and the rights of creditors shall be solely against such corporation. Acts 1972, No. 553, §4.
LA Rev Stat § 33:7607 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes|§7607. Removal of directors; right to counsel; record of proceedings

RS 7607 - Removal of directors; right to counsel; record of proceedings  With the consent of the governing body, the executive officer may remove a non-ex-officio director for inefficiency, neglect of duty or misconduct in office, but only after the director has been given a copy of the charges against him and has had an opportunity to be heard in person or by counsel. In the event of the removal of any such director, the executive officer shall file in the office of the clerk a record of the proceedings, together with the charges made against the director and the findings thereon. Such removal shall not constitute a bar to any other action, civil or criminal, which may be taken by appropriate authorities. Acts 1972, No. 553, §4.
LA Rev Stat § 33:7608 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes|§7608. Advisory board; appointment; tenure; compensation; meetings

RS 7608 - Advisory board; appointment; tenure; compensation; meetings  A. Upon the certification of the resolution activating a corporation pursuant to R.S. 33:7604, the executive officer, with the advice and consent of the governing body, shall appoint an advisory board of the corporation, consisting of not less than twenty nor more than fifty citizens who shall be qualified electors of the parish or municipality. The members of the advisory board shall be selected as follows:  The executive officer shall request the governing bodies of such civic, community, business or educational organizations as he deems appropriate to submit a list of five nominees for the position of member of the advisory board. He shall appoint no fewer than three-fourths of the advisory board members from among such lists of nominees. B. Members of an advisory board shall serve until discharged by the executive officer. A member shall hold office until his successor has been appointed and qualified. Vacancies for unexpired terms shall be promptly filled by appointment by the executive officer, provided that new members shall be so appointed that three-fourths of the members of an advisory board shall be persons whose names appeared on the lists described in Subsection A, above or on similar lists subsequently furnished by the above organizations, or from bona fide residents of a new community area, as the case may be. A member shall receive no compensation for his services, but he shall be entitled to actual and necessary expenses incurred in the performance of his duties, provided, however, that no expenses incurred for purposes of travel beyond the borders of the State of Louisiana shall be reimbursed unless previously authorized by the board of directors of the corporation. C. An advisory board shall meet at such times as it may deem proper, provided that it shall meet with the directors of the corporation at least quarterly. Notwithstanding any provisions of general, special or local law to the contrary, no officer or employee of the state, any parish or municipality or agency thereof shall be deemed to have forfeited or shall forfeit his employment or position by reason of his membership on an advisory board. Acts 1972, No. 553, §4.
LA Rev Stat § 33:7609 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes|§7609. Conflict of interest; disclosure of interests; penalty

RS 7609 - Conflict of interest; disclosure of interests; penalty  A. No director or officer of a corporation shall borrow money or receive anything of value from any contractor doing business with such corporation. No director, officer or employee of a corporation shall have any interest in any contract let by such corporation. Any director or officer of a corporation who is a director or stockholder in any corporation, or is an agent or attorney or who is financially interested in any subject before the corporation shall reveal such interest to the board of directors of the corporation and shall not discuss or vote on the subject at any meeting of its board of directors or any of its committees. B. A corporation may purchase from, sell to, borrow from, loan to, contract with or otherwise deal with any corporation, trust, association, partnership or other entity in which any member of its advisory board has a financial interest, direct or indirect, provided that such interest is disclosed in the minutes of the corporation and provided further that no member having such a financial interest may participate in any decision affecting such transaction. C. Any contract entered into in violation of this section shall be voidable at the option of the corporation. Acts 1972, No. 553, §4.
LA Rev Stat § 33:7610.1 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes|§7610.1. Increment revenues

RS 7610.1 - Increment revenues  (1) For purposes of this Chapter, the increment revenues of each taxing district shall be an amount equal to the increment in the income proceeds, revenues, and funds of such taxing district derived from or held in connection with the undertaking and carrying out of the new community development under this Chapter. (2) Such increment revenues shall be determined annually and shall be an amount equal to ninety-five percent of the difference between:  (a) The amount of ad valorem taxes levied each year by such taxing district, exclusive of any debt service millage, on taxable real property contained within the geographic boundaries of a new community development area; and  (b) The amount of ad valorem taxes which would have been produced by the rate at which the tax is levied each year by or for such taxing district, exclusive of any debt service millage, upon the total of the assessed value of the taxable real property in the new community development area as shown upon the most recent assessment roll used in connection with the taxation of such property by each taxing district prior to the effective date of the ordinance providing for the funding of the trust fund. Acts 1987, No. 815, §1, eff. July 20, 1987.
LA Rev Stat § 33:7611 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes|§7611. Community development management

RS 7611 - Community development management  In order to carry out the purposes of this chapter, and to utilize private enterprise to a maximum degree consistent with the public interest, a corporation may by a two-thirds vote of the board of directors enter into a contract with a private development corporation to provide services to the corporation. The private development corporation with which the corporation contracts shall have experience in land use planning and land development and shall have the capability of planning, undertaking and carrying out large scale, multi-purpose urban development programs. Any such contract shall be on such terms and conditions as the corporation deems advisable, shall contain a cancellation clause allowing the corporation and the private development corporation to cancel on such terms and conditions as are equitable at any time upon six months notice, shall not be subject to the requirements of public or competitive bidding, and may contain such incentives as the corporation deems appropriate. The community development management shall, subject to the policies and procedures and rules and regulations adopted by the board of directors, carry out such duties and responsibilities as the corporation shall deem necessary or convenient in order to effectuate the purposes of this chapter. Notwithstanding the provisions of any statute or law, affiliates of a community development management are not for that reason prohibited from being chosen as the developer of a new community project or any portion thereof. Acts 1972, No. 553, §6.
LA Rev Stat § 33:7613 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes|§7613. Acquisition of real property in new community development area

RS 7613 - Acquisition of real property in new community development area  A. A corporation may acquire by purchase, lease, option, gift, grant, bequest, devise or by the exercise of the power of expropriation any real property, or interest therein, which it may deem necessary for, or in connection with, a proposed new community to be developed pursuant to this chapter. B. In any proceeding to fix or assess compensation for damages for the purchase of property, or any interest therein, through the exercise of expropriation, in addition to evidence or testimony otherwise admissible, evidence or testimony bearing upon the following matters shall be admissible and shall be considered in fixing such compensation or damages: (1) the institution of any legal or administrative proceedings with respect to any use, condition, occupancy, or operation of such property which is unlawful or violative of, or subject to elimination, abatement, prohibition, or correction under any law or any ordinance or regulatory measure of the state, parish, municipality, or other political subdivision, or any agency thereof, in which such property is located, as being unsafe, substandard, unsanitary, or otherwise contrary to the public health, safety or welfare; (2) the effect on the value of such property, of any such use, condition, occupancy or operation, or of the elimination, abatement, prohibition or correction of any such use, condition or operation. Testimony or evidence that any public body or public officer charged with the duty or authority so to do has rendered, made or issued any judgment, decree, determination or order for the abatement, prohibition, elimination or correction of any such use, condition, occupancy, or operation shall be admissible and shall be prima facie evidence of the existence and character of such use, condition or operation. Acts 1972, No. 553, §8.
LA Rev Stat § 33:7614 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes|§7614. Subsidiary corporations; creation; purposes; powers; compensation of members

RS 7614 - Subsidiary corporations; creation; purposes; powers; compensation of members  A. Creation. Subject to the provisions of R.S. 33:7625, a corporation may exercise its powers and functions through one or more subsidiary corporations. The corporation by resolution duly adopted by two-thirds vote of the board of directors may authorize any of its directors or officers to organize one or more wholly owned subsidiary corporations. Such resolution shall prescribe the purposes for which such subsidiary corporation or corporations shall be formed. B. Title VII activities; real estate development. (1) Title VII subsidiary. Upon the determination by the board of directors that it is necessary or convenient in connection with the purposes of this chapter, a corporation may organize one or more subsidiary corporations for the purpose of undertaking Title VII activities. Any such subsidiary corporation shall be authorized to apply for such federal guarantees or other assistance as are authorized by Title VII, and to accept such guarantees and other assistance and to perform such acts as may be required in connection therewith, including entering into any contracts or project agreements. (2) Real estate development subsidiary. One or more subsidiary corporations may be organized for the purpose of undertaking in a new community development area the development of any real estate designated for residential, commercial, industrial, institutional, recreational or other use, including the construction, reconstruction, improvement, alteration, rehabilitation, enlargement, operation and maintenance of any residential, commercial, industrial, institutional, recreational or other structure, appurtenances and facilities necessary or convenient in connection with the purposes of this chapter. C. Status of subsidiary corporation. A corporation, in order to carry out the purposes of this chapter, may transfer to any subsidiary corporation any monies and any real or personal or mixed property. Each such subsidiary corporation shall have all the power, authority, privileges, immunities, tax exemptions, and other exemptions enjoyed by the corporation and shall be subject to the same restrictions as are applicable to the corporation, particularly those which are required under R.S. 38:2211 et seq. of the Louisiana Revised Statutes. D. Compensation. Officers and directors of any subsidiary corporation authorized hereby shall receive such compensation as the board of directors of its parent corporation may determine, provided, however, that no officer or director of such parent corporation or public official or full time employees of the state or the parish or municipality shall receive any compensation, either direct or indirect, other than reimbursement for actual and necessary expenses incurred in the performance of his duties, by reason of his serving as a member, director or trustee of any subsidiary corporation. Acts 1972, No. 553, §9.