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2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes › §33:130.742. Board of commissioners; members; officers; employees

RS 33:130.742 - 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.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes › §33:130.743. Powers of district

RS 33:130.743 - 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.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes › §33:130.747. Securities

RS 33:130.747 - 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.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes › §33:130.748. Exemption from taxation

RS 33:130.748 - 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.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes › §33:130.749. General compliances; enhancement

RS 33:130.749 - 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.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes › §33:130.753. Duties of the department

RS 33:130.753 - Duties of the department
A. The department may use a portion of the funds appropriated for carrying out the provisions of this Subpart to contract with an appropriate entity or entities to assist in carrying out its duties and responsibilities pursuant to this Subpart.
B. The duties and responsibilities of the department are as follows:
(1) Certifying entities as community development corporations and community development financial institutions.
(2) Administering grants and loans to community development corporations and community development financial institutions from grant funds appropriated by the legislature for that specific purpose.
(3) Providing technical support to assist community development corporations served pursuant to this Subpart in developing their organizational capacity and implementing projects successfully.
(4) Certifying such donations, contributions, and sales below cost that meet the criteria as eligible for a tax credit as specified in R.S. 47:6031.
C. Repealed by Acts 2010, No. 1034, §3.
Acts 2007, No. 374, §1, eff. July 10, 2007; Acts 2010, No. 1034, §3.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes › §33:130.755. Grants and loans to community development corporations and community development financial institutions

RS 33:130.755 - Grants and loans to community development corporations and community development financial institutions
A. Criteria for grants and loans.
(1) The department shall establish and implement criteria for grants and loans to community development corporations and community development financial institutions.
(2) Grant and loan criteria shall be set forth in rules, promulgated in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act, R.S. 49:950 et seq.
(3) Such criteria shall require that an applicant demonstrate a capacity to engage in the community development projects and sufficient organizational structure to ensure proper management.
B. The total amount of grants and loans administered pursuant to this Subpart shall not exceed one million dollars for all recipients in any one fiscal year.
C. A single community development corporation or community development financial institution shall not receive more than ten percent of the total amount of grants and loans funds administered pursuant to this Subpart in any one fiscal year.
D. The department may receive funds from both state appropriations and private contributions.
Acts 2007, No. 374, §1, eff. July 10, 2007.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes › §33:130.757. Expiration of Subpart

RS 33:130.757 - Expiration of Subpart
Unless reauthorized by the legislature, the provisions of this Subpart shall expire on August 15, 2012 and this Subpart and all other laws and regulations governing, authorizing, and otherwise dealing with community development corporations and community development financial institutions are deemed repealed on that date. However, any tax credit earned pursuant to R.S. 47:6031 may be carried forward as a tax credit against taxes as provided for in that Section.
Acts 2007, No. 374, §1, eff. July 10, 2007.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes › §33:130.761. Creation; purpose; boundaries

RS 33:130.761 - 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.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes › §33:130.762. Board of commissioners; membership

RS 33:130.762 - 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.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes › §33:130.763. Board officers; meetings; quorum; rules; report

RS 33:130.763 - 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.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes › §33:130.767. Funding sources; ad valorem tax; borrowing money

RS 33:130.767 - 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.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes › §33:130.769. Securities

RS 33:130.769 - 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.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes › §33:130.770. Exemption from taxation

RS 33:130.770 - 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.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes › §33:130.771. General compliances; enhancement; budget

RS 33:130.771 - 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.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes › §33:130.781. Repealed by Acts 2011, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 20, §2, eff. June 12, 2011.

RS 33:130.781 - Repealed by Acts 2011, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 20, §2, eff. June 12, 2011.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes › §33:130.791. St. Tammany Parish Geographic Information System District; creation; purpose; boundaries

RS 33:130.791 - 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.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes › §33:130.792. Board of commissioners; membership

RS 33:130.792 - 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.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes › §33:130.793. Board officers; meetings quorum; rules report

RS 33:130.793 - 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.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes › §33:130.794. Powers and duties

RS 33:130.794 - 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.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes › §33:130.795. Budget

RS 33:130.795 - 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.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes › §33:130.801. Creation; purpose; boundaries

RS 33:130.801 - 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.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes › §33:130.802. Board of commissioners; membership

RS 33:130.802 - 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.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes › §33:130.803. Board officers; meetings; quorum; rules; report

RS 33:130.803 - 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.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes › §33:130.804. Powers and duties

RS 33:130.804 - 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.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes › §33:130.805. Funding sources; ad valorem tax; sales and use tax

RS 33:130.805 - 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.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes › §33:130.806. Budget

RS 33:130.806 - 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.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes › §33:130.807. Lincoln Parish information technology

RS 33:130.807 - 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.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes › §33:130.821. Olla, Urania, Tullos, Standard Economic and Industrial Development District; creation; purpose; territorial jurisdiction

RS 33:130.821 - 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.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes › §33:130.822. Board of commissioners; members; officers

RS 33:130.822 - 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.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes › §33:130.823. Powers of district

RS 33:130.823 - 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.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes › §33:130.826. Sales and use tax authorization

RS 33:130.826 - Sales and use tax authorization
A.(1) The district may levy and cause to be collected a sales and use tax within the boundaries of the district for such purposes and at such rate as may be provided by the proposition authorizing its levy, not exceeding one-half of one percent, which tax may exceed the limitation set forth in Article VI, Section 29(A) of the Constitution of Louisiana, provided that the proposition is approved by a majority of the qualified electors of the district voting in the election held for such purpose.
(2) Such an election shall be conducted in accordance with the provisions of the Louisiana Election Code and at the time another election is being conducted throughout the state.
(3) The duration of the tax set forth in the proposition shall not exceed five years; however, such tax may be renewed for an additional period not to exceed five years.
B.(1) The tax shall be levied upon the sale at retail, the use, the lease or rental, consumption, distribution, and storage for use or consumption of tangible personal property, and upon the sales of services within the district, all as presently defined in R.S. 47:301 et seq.
(2) Except where inapplicable, the procedure established by R.S. 47:301 et seq. shall be followed in the imposition, collection, and enforcement of the tax, and procedural details necessary to supplement those sections and to make them applicable to the tax herein authorized shall be fixed in the resolution imposing the tax.
C. The sales and use tax authorized by this Section shall be in addition to all other taxes which an economic and industrial development district is now or hereafter authorized to levy and collect.
Acts 2009, No. 420, §1, eff. July 1, 2009.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes › §33:130.828. Securities

RS 33:130.828 - Securities
Bonds, certificates, or other evidence 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 2009, No. 420, §1, eff. July 1, 2009.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes › §33:130.829. Exemption from taxation

RS 33:130.829 - 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 2009, No. 420, §1, eff. July 1, 2009.