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2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes › §33:9045. Staff

RS 33:9045 - Staff
The commission shall appoint such staff as is necessary to provide adequate ambulance service in the municipality. The staff shall assist the director in the operation of the service district, promulgate rules and regulations, and approve the appointment of a director made by the commission.
Added by Acts 1980, No. 304, §1.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes › §33:9046. Petition for organization of district

RS 33:9046 - Petition for organization of district
Except in a municipality which has previously established an ambulance service or emergency medical service operated by the municipality, upon failure or refusal of a municipal governing authority to organize an ambulance service district, they are hereby required to, and shall call an election to determine if an ambulance service district shall be formed, when petitioned to do so upon petition presented to the municipal governing authority, signed by not less than twenty-five percent of the registered voters of the municipality; except in those municipalities whose form of government is controlled by a home rule charter, wherein the municipal governing authority shall call the election provided for herein when petitioned to do so pursuant to the guidelines, terms, and conditions as set forth in the municipal home rule charter. If a majority of the vote cast in the election is in favor of the creation of the ambulance service district, it shall be formed.
Added by Acts 1980, No. 304, §1.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes › §33:9047. District to constitute body corporate; powers

RS 33:9047 - District to constitute body corporate; powers
Any ambulance service district thus created shall constitute a body corporate in law with all the powers of a corporation, shall have perpetual existence, shall have the power and right to incur debts and contract obligations, to sue and be sued, and to do and perform any and all acts in its corporate capacity and its corporate name necessary and proper for the carrying out of the objects and purposes for which the ambulance service district was created. It may acquire by donation or purchase, any existing ambulance facility in the district. It also shall have the power and authority to acquire any and all necessary equipment and buildings for the purpose of performing the objects for which it is formed, and shall own all sites and physical facilities which are acquired either by donation, purchase, exchange, and otherwise in full ownership.
Added by Acts 1980, No. 304, §1.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes › §33:9048. Procedure in organizing district

RS 33:9048 - Procedure in organizing district
In the creation of an ambulance service district, the municipal governing authority shall at the same time designate a time and place for the first meeting of the commission, the meeting to take place within sixty days from the date of their appointment. At the first meeting of the commission, they shall proceed to organize by electing a chairman and a vice chairman.
It shall be the duty of the chairman to preside over the meetings of the commission and to perform such other duties as are usually required of presidents or chairmen of the other corporate bodies. It shall be the duty of the vice chairman to act in the absence of the chairman and in case of the disability of the chairman to act.
The commission shall elect the director of the ambulance service district who shall serve as secretary and treasurer for the commission. The director shall furnish a surety bond in a sum equal to the amount of taxes collected in said district during any one year. The premium on this bond shall be paid by the ambulance district out of its funds. The commission shall have authority to fix his salary and define his authority and duties not otherwise provided in this Chapter. The director shall assume the responsibilities of the office and shall hold his office at the pleasure of the commission.
Added by Acts 1980, No. 304, §1.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes › §33:9049. Rules and regulations; contracts

RS 33:9049 - Rules and regulations; contracts
The ambulance district or the commission of the ambulance district shall have the power, and it shall be its duty, to adopt rules and regulations for the proper conduct and operation of any ambulance or medical facilities under its administration. It shall have the power and authority to enter into contracts for the acquiring of ambulances and medical facilities necessary for the administration of services for its district.
Added by Acts 1980, No. 304, §1.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes › §33:9050. Domicile; service of citation

RS 33:9050 - Domicile; service of citation
The municipal governing authority creating an ambulance service district, with corporate powers, shall designate the domicile of such corporation, at which domicile it shall be sued and service of citation made on the director, and in his absence, upon the chairman of the commission, and in his or their absence, then upon the vice chairman of the commission; provided that in fixing the domicile of the district the municipal governing authority shall at all times fix the same at a place within the district.
Added by Acts 1980, No. 304, §1.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes › §33:9051. District as political subdivision; incurring debt; election imposing taxes; authority

RS 33:9051 - District as political subdivision; incurring debt; election imposing taxes; authority
Any ambulance service district created is hereby declared to be a political subdivision of the state. For carrying out the purposes of the ambulance service district as provided in these Sections, the district, under the provisions of the Louisiana Constitution of 1974, shall have the power to incur debt and issue general obligation bonds or revenue bonds and shall have the power to call an election for the purpose of incurring debt and issuing bonds or for the purpose of imposing ad valorem millage taxes for direct use by the district or for the payment of bonds. One or more of the propositions may be submitted at the same election and no such debt may be incurred or tax imposed unless a majority of the electors voting on the proposition approve said proposition.
Added by Acts 1980, No. 304, §1.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes › §33:9052. Federal and state aid

RS 33:9052 - Federal and state aid
Ambulance service districts created hereunder shall have full power to do such things and enter into such contracts and agreements with the United States of America or with any state or federal agency or instrumentality as may be necessary to procure aids and grants to assist such districts in carrying out the purposes for which they are created.
Added by Acts 1980, No. 304, §1.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes › §33:9053. Creation; authority of parish governing authority

RS 33:9053 - Creation; authority of parish governing authority
A. The governing authority of any parish is authorized and empowered, upon its own initiative, to form and create one or more ambulance service districts within the parish. However, an incorporated municipality shall only be included within the territory of an ambulance service district upon the concurrence by resolution of the governing authority of the municipality in its inclusion and in the boundaries of the district. The parish governing authority is further authorized to alter the boundaries of any ambulance service district; however, no such boundary change shall cause an impairment of the obligations of any contract of the ambulance service district.
B. Upon failure or refusal of a parish governing authority to create an ambulance district and upon presentation of a petition signed by not less than twenty-five percent of the registered voters of the parish, the parish governing authority shall call an election to determine if an ambulance district should be created. If a majority of the vote cast is in favor of such creation, the parish governing authority shall create such a district.
Acts 1985, No. 121, §1, eff. June 29, 1985.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes › §33:9054. Purpose

RS 33:9054 - Purpose
The purpose of an ambulance service district created under the provisions of this Chapter shall be to own and operate ambulances for the transportation of persons suffering from illnesses or disabilities which necessitate ambulance care.
Acts 1985, No. 121, §1, eff. June 29, 1985.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes › §33:9055. Board of commissioners; membership; qualifications; appointment; terms; vacancies; removal; officers; meetings

RS 33:9055 - Board of commissioners; membership; qualifications; appointment; terms; vacancies; removal; officers; meetings
A. Any ambulance service district created under the provisions of this Chapter shall be governed by a board of commissioners composed of five qualified voters of the district, all to be appointed by the parish governing authority.
B.(1) Two of the initial commissioners shall serve terms of two years, two shall serve terms of four years, and one shall serve a term of six years as designated by the governing authority. Thereafter, commissioners shall serve terms of six years. Any vacancy shall be filled for the remainder of the unexpired term in the same manner as the original appointment. Any commissioner may be removed from office for cause and his appointment rescinded by a two-thirds vote of the elected membership of the parish governing authority.
(2) Notwithstanding the provisions of Subsection A of this Section and Paragraph (1) of this Subsection, beginning September 1, 2004 the board of commissioners of the Cameron Parish Ambulance Service District No. 2 shall be composed of six qualified voters of the district, all to be appointed by the parish governing authority. The additional commissioner provided for in this Paragraph shall be appointed by the parish governing authority at a meeting held prior to September 1, 2004, and he shall serve an initial term of three years. Each successor of such member shall serve a term of six years.
C. The first meeting of the board of commissioners shall be within sixty days of the date of the appointment of the members. At that time, a chairman and vice chairman of the board shall be elected, and a director of the district shall be appointed. Thereafter, the board of commissioners shall hold a minimum of three meetings annually. The parish governing authority or the chairman of the board of commissioners may call additional meetings of the board.
Acts 1985, No. 121, §1, eff. June 29, 1985; Acts 2004, No. 616, §1.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes › §33:9055.1. DeSoto Parish Ambulance Service District; board of commissioners

RS 33:9055.1 - DeSoto Parish Ambulance Service District; board of commissioners
A. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Chapter to the contrary, the DeSoto Parish Police Jury may provide that the DeSoto Parish Ambulance Service District board of commissioners shall have two additional members who shall be appointed by the police jury.
B. The initial additional commissioners appointed pursuant to this Section shall be appointed to serve for terms of two and four years respectively, but thereafter, each commissioner shall be appointed for a term of six years, except that vacancies occurring otherwise than by the expiration of a term shall be filled for the unexpired term in the same manner as the original appointment.
Acts 2003, No. 258, §1, eff. June 10, 2003.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes › §33:9056. Corporate status of district; authority of board

RS 33:9056 - Corporate status of district; authority of board
A. An ambulance service district created under the provisions of this Chapter shall constitute a body corporate in law with all the power and right to incur debts and contract obligations, to sue and be sued, and to do and perform any and all acts in its corporate capacity and its corporate name necessary and proper for the carrying out of the objects and purposes for which the ambulance service district was created. It may acquire by donation or purchase any existing ambulance facility in the district. It also shall have the power and authority to acquire any and all necessary equipment and buildings for the purpose of performing the objects for which it is formed and shall own all sites and physical facilities which are acquired either by donation, purchase, exchange, and otherwise in full ownership. The district shall be domiciled as designated by the parish governing authority.
B. The board of commissioners of an ambulance service district thus created shall have the following authority:
(1) To represent the public interest in providing ambulance care in the district.
(2) To advise the parish governing authority and the ambulance director on problems concerning the operation of the ambulance service district.
(3) To make, alter, amend, and promulgate rules and regulations governing the conduct of the ambulance service district.
(4) To conduct hearings and pass on complaints by or against any officer or employee of the district.
(5) To review and modify or to set aside any action of the officers or employees of the district as the board determines to be desirable or necessary in the public interest.
(6) To appoint a director and staff of the ambulance service district, as further provided in R.S. 33:9057.
(7) To appoint the standing and special committees which may be necessary to carry out the purposes of this Chapter.
(8) To establish charges or rates of pay for the use of facilities provided by the district.
(9) To enter into lease agreements with recognized and duly constituted nonprofit associations which are primarily engaged in the operation of ambulance related organizations.
(10) To designate a bank to act as agent for depositing funds.
(11) To designate rules and regulations for safekeeping of the funds acquired, collected, or loaned by or to the district, and to provide for regular audits of the accounts of the district.
(12) To perform such other duties as are required by law.
Acts 1985, No. 121, §1, eff. June 29, 1985.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes › §33:9056.1. Caddo Parish Ambulance Service District Number One; authority of board

RS 33:9056.1 - Caddo Parish Ambulance Service District Number One; authority of board
In addition to the authority granted by and notwithstanding the provisions of this Chapter, the board of commissioners of Caddo Parish Ambulance Service District Number One is authorized to provide ambulance service within the district by contract with commercial, municipal, or nonprofit providers of ambulance services. The board of commissioners of the district may enter into lease agreements with commercial, municipal, or nonprofit organizations primarily engaged in ambulance operations to provide ambulance service within the district.
Acts 1990, No. 659, §1, eff. July 19, 1990.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes › §33:9057. Director; staff

RS 33:9057 - Director; staff
A. The board of commissioners shall appoint a director of the ambulance service district who has had experience in the field of administration and is familiar with the principles and methods of medical care or who in the opinion of the board of commissioners has held a responsible position in the area of management. The director shall serve as secretary-treasurer of the board. He shall furnish a surety bond in a sum equal to the amount of taxes collected annually in the district. The premium on this bond shall be paid by the board out of the funds of the district. The director shall assume full responsibilities as director of the district, shall receive a salary fixed by the board, and shall serve at the pleasure of the board.
B. The board shall appoint such staff as is necessary to provide adequate ambulance service in the parish. The staff shall assist the director in the operation of the district.
Acts 1985, No. 121, §1, eff. June 29, 1985.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes › §33:9058. Taxation; authority; procedure

RS 33:9058 - Taxation; authority; procedure
Any ambulance service district created is hereby declared to be a political subdivision of the state. For carrying out the purposes of the ambulance service district as provided in this Chapter, the district, under the provisions of the Constitution of Louisiana, shall have the power of taxation and the power to incur debt and issue general obligation and revenue bonds. The district shall also have the authority to call any necessary election for the purpose of incurring debt or issuing bonds or for the purpose of imposing ad valorem taxes for direct use by the district or for payment of bonds. One or more propositions may be submitted at the same election and no general obligation bonds may be issued or tax imposed unless approved by a majority of the electors voting on the proposition.
Acts 1985, No. 121, §1, eff. June 29, 1985.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes › §33:9058.1. Ambulance user fees; St. Bernard Parish

RS 33:9058.1 - Ambulance user fees; St. Bernard Parish
The police jury of St. Bernard Parish may, through any ambulance service district situated within said parish, assess ambulance user fees for the purpose of funding the provision of emergency medical services in such district. However, such fees may only be assessed upon approval of a majority of the electors of such ambulance service district voting in an election held for that purpose. Any subcontracts let for services covered under this Section shall be let in accordance with the Public Bid Law.
Acts 1988, No. 637, §1.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes › §33:9058.3. Use of revenues; DeSoto Parish

RS 33:9058.3 - Use of revenues; DeSoto Parish
Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, all revenues from any tax levied or assessment or charge imposed by a parishwide ambulance service district in DeSoto Parish shall be made available to such district and shall not be diverted for use by any other entity or for any purpose other than those of such district.
Acts 2001, No. 365, §1.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes › §33:9059. Federal and state aid

RS 33:9059 - Federal and state aid
Any ambulance service district created pursuant to the provisions of this Chapter shall have full power to do such things and enter into such contracts and agreements with the United States of America or with any state or federal agency or instrumentality as may be necessary to procure aids and grants to assist such district in carrying out the purposes for which it was created.
Acts 1985, No. 121, §1, eff. June 29, 1985.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes › §33:9060. Applicability

RS 33:9060 - Applicability
A. The provisions of this Chapter shall not apply to any ambulance service district created by a parish prior to the effective date of this Act.
B. The provisions of this Chapter shall not apply to any parish authorized to create ambulance service districts by R.S. 33:1246 through R.S. 33:1261.7.
Acts 1985, No. 121, §1, eff. June 29, 1985.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes › §33:9061. Ferran Place-Courtland Heights area; Jefferson Parish

RS 33:9061 - Ferran Place-Courtland Heights area; Jefferson Parish
A. Creation and boundaries. In addition to all authority granted to the governing authority of Jefferson Parish by the parish home rule charter but otherwise in accordance with such charter, the governing authority may create a special district comprised of the Ferran Place-Courtland Heights area in Metairie, hereinafter referred to as the "district". The district shall be a political subdivision of the state as defined in the Constitution of Louisiana.
B. Purpose. The purpose of the district shall be adding to the security of district residents, and it may perform any function which it deems appropriate for achieving such purpose. Such functions may include entering into contracts with the parish sheriff's office or other entity for additional security patrols of the area.
C. Taxing authority. The parish governing authority may establish the district, define its authority, including the authority to levy an ad valorem tax or parcel fee on property within the district, and provide for its governance in accordance with the parish home rule charter. However, no such tax or fee shall be levied until the question of its imposition, including its purpose, rate, and duration, has been submitted to the qualified electors of the district at an election held for such purpose, and a majority of those voting on the proposition have voted in favor of the tax or fee.
D. Audit. Any such district shall be subject to audit in accordance with R.S. 24:513 et seq.
Acts 1999, No. 1051, §1.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes › §33:9062. Elmwood Park Subdivision; Jefferson Parish

RS 33:9062 - Elmwood Park Subdivision; Jefferson Parish
A. Creation and boundaries. In addition to all authority granted to the governing authority of Jefferson Parish by the parish home rule charter but otherwise in accordance with such charter, the governing authority may create a special district comprised of the Elmwood Park Subdivision in Metairie, hereinafter referred to as the "district". The district shall be a political subdivision of the state as defined in the Constitution of Louisiana.
B. Purpose. The purpose of the district shall be adding to the security of district residents, and it may perform any function which it deems appropriate for achieving such purpose. Such functions may include entering into contracts with the parish sheriff's office or other entity for additional security patrols of the area.
C. Taxing authority. The parish governing authority may establish the district, define its authority, including the authority to levy an ad valorem tax or parcel fee on property within the district, and provide for its governance in accordance with the parish home rule charter. However, no such tax or fee shall be levied until the question of its imposition, including its purpose, rate, and duration, has been submitted to the qualified electors of the district at an election held for such purpose, and a majority of those voting on the proposition have voted in favor of the tax or fee.
D. Audit. Any such district shall be subject to audit in accordance with R.S. 24:513 et seq.
Acts 1999, No. 1078, §1.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes › §33:9064. Authority to create a special district for subdivision maintenance; Jefferson Parish

RS 33:9064 - Authority to create a special district for subdivision maintenance; Jefferson Parish
A. In addition to all authority granted to the governing authority of Jefferson Parish by the parish home rule charter but otherwise in accordance with such charter, the parish governing authority may create a special district for the Stonebridge subdivision, hereinafter referred to as the "district".
B. The district may perform functions which will add to the security of district residents. Such functions may include the improvement and maintenance of a security wall around the subdivision, provision and maintenance of guardhouses, provision or improvement of security patrols in the area, or other similar functions intended to enhance the security of district residents.
C. The parish governing authority may establish the district, define its authority, including taxing authority, and provide for its governance in accordance with the parish home rule charter. However, a district tax shall be levied only after the question of the imposition of the tax, including its purpose, rate, and duration, has been submitted to the qualified electors of the district in accordance with law and a majority of those voting in the election have voted in favor of the proposition.
D. Any such district shall be subject to audit in accordance with R.S. 24:513 et seq.
Acts 1997, No. 844, §1.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes › §33:9065. Woodland West Subdivision; Jefferson Parish

RS 33:9065 - Woodland West Subdivision; Jefferson Parish
A. In addition to all authority granted to the governing authority of Jefferson Parish by the parish home rule charter but otherwise in accordance with such charter, the parish governing authority may create a special district comprised of the Woodland West Subdivision, hereinafter referred to as the "district". The district shall be a political subdivision of the state as defined in the Constitution of Louisiana.
B. The purpose of the district shall be acquiring former golf course property located in or near the Woodland West Subdivision to retain the green space, and the district may perform any function which it deems appropriate for achieving such purpose, including but not limited to entering into contracts for the maintenance of green space.
C. The parish governing authority may establish the district, define its authority, including the authority to levy an ad valorem tax, flat rate tax, or parcel fee on property within the district, and provide for its governance in accordance with the parish home rule charter. However, no such tax or fee shall be levied until the question of its imposition, including its purpose, rate, and duration, has been submitted to the qualified electors of the district at an election held for such purpose, and a majority of those voting on the proposition have voted in favor of the tax or fee. For the purposes of this Section, a flat tax rate shall be one imposed as a fixed sum on each parcel or portion of ground or class of property without regard to its value. The governing authority of the district may define "parcel" and "class" in the ordinance levying the flat rate tax. Any tax or fee proposition submitted to the voters pursuant to this Section shall state the duration and rate of the tax or the amount of the fee.
D. The district shall be subject to audit in accordance with R.S. 24:513 et seq.
Acts 2001, No. 132, §1, eff. May 25, 2001.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes › §33:9076. Improvement district; Orleans Parish

RS 33:9076 - Improvement district; Orleans Parish
A. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, the governing authority in the parish of Orleans may continue to levy and collect any tax or fee levied to support an improvement district within such parish created to promote and encourage the beautification, security, and betterment of any subdivision located within the district. The continuation of such levy shall be contingent on the approval of a majority of the registered voters of the district at an election called pursuant to the Louisiana Election Code.
B. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, any election to authorize renewal of a fee pursuant to this Section or any Section in this Subpart which is held during calendar year 2004, 2005, or 2006 shall be held at the same time as a regularly scheduled election held in accordance with the Louisiana Election Code and at such election such fee may be renewed for a period not to extend beyond December 31, 2010; however, any election to authorize a subsequent renewal of a fee renewed as provided in this Subsection shall be held only at the same time as the mayoral primary election of the largest city in the parish and such renewal shall be for a period not to exceed eight years.
Acts 2003, No. 1158, §1, eff. July 2, 2003; Acts 2004, No. 501, §1, eff. June 25, 2004; Acts 2011, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 20, §1, eff. June 12, 2011.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes › §33:9098.1. District funds; cooperative endeavor agreement

RS 33:9098.1 - District funds; cooperative endeavor agreement
A. Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, the board of commissioners of any district created pursuant to this Chapter may, through a cooperative endeavor agreement, combine the funds of the district with the funds of one or more districts created pursuant to this Chapter; however, the board of commissioners of any such district shall not combine its funds with the funds of a district whose boundaries are located greater than one mile from its own. The combined funds may be used for any of the stated purposes of any district that is a party to the cooperative endeavor agreement.
B. Prior to the board of commissioners taking any action to combine the funds of a district with the funds of another district as authorized in Subsection A of this Section, any such action shall be approved by a majority of the members of the homeowners association of each such district who are present and voting at a meeting of the association.
Acts 2010, No. 483, §1, eff. July 1, 2010.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes › §33:9099.1. Renewal of parcel fee

RS 33:9099.1 - Renewal of parcel fee
A. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, an election to renew a parcel fee imposed within any crime prevention and security district or improvement district, created pursuant to Chapter 29 of Title 33 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, may be held at an election held for that purpose in accordance with the Louisiana Election Code.
B. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, any crime prevention district imposing a parcel fee may spend proceeds of the parcel fee for the following purposes if such use of the proceeds is approved by a majority of the voters of the district who vote on a proposition that authorizes such use:
(1) To provide for the beautification of the public spaces within the district.
(2) To promote and encourage beautification of private spaces within the district.
Acts 2010, No. 535, §1, eff. June 25, 2010; Acts 2018, No. 704, §1.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes › §33:9099.2. Applicability of certain laws

RS 33:9099.2 - Applicability of certain laws
The following provisions of law shall not apply to meetings of the governing authority of any crime prevention and security district, improvement district, or other district created by or pursuant to this Chapter for which a tax or parcel fee is levied by the governing authority of a parish or municipality:
(1) The provisions of R.S. 42:19.1.
(2) The provisions of R.S. 42:23(A).
Acts 2014, No. 338, §1.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes › §33:9099.3. Neighborhood Improvement and Beautification Districts; certain parishes

RS 33:9099.3 - Neighborhood Improvement and Beautification Districts; certain parishes
A. The governing authority of any parish with a population of not less than two hundred seventy-five thousand persons and not more than four hundred forty-five thousand persons, according to the latest federal decennial census, may create, by ordinance, a neighborhood improvement and beautification district within any neighborhood located within the parish. The district shall be a special taxing district and a political subdivision as defined in the Constitution of Louisiana. The boundaries of the district shall be coterminous with the boundaries of the neighborhood.
B. The primary object and purpose of the district shall be to promote and encourage the improvement, beautification, and overall betterment of the neighborhood located within the boundaries of the district in order to add to the quality of life of district residents by maintaining property values, increasing the tax base, fostering economic growth, and providing for recreational activities.
C.(1) The parish governing authority shall provide, in the ordinance creating the district, for its name, boundaries, governance, and powers and duties, including the authority to impose taxes or fees on property located within the boundaries of the district. However, no tax or fee may be imposed within the district until after the question of its imposition, including its purpose, rate, and duration, has been approved by a majority of the qualified electors of the district who vote on the proposition at an election held for that purpose in accordance with the Louisiana Election Code.
(2) The parish governing authority may grant to the district the power to perform any function which it deems appropriate for achieving the purpose of the district, including the acquisition of property located within the boundaries of the district. However, the district shall not be authorized to acquire property by expropriation.
D.(1) Any district created pursuant to this Section shall be subject to audit in accordance with the provisions of R.S. 24:513.
(2) The funds of the district shall not be used for the improvement and maintenance of a security wall around the neighborhood, provision and maintenance of guardhouses, or provision and improvement of security patrols in the area.
Acts 2016, No. 400, §1.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes › §33:9099.4. Crime prevention districts; general provisions

RS 33:9099.4 - Crime prevention districts; general provisions
A.(1) Any crime prevention district created in Chapter 29 of Title 33 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950 shall indemnify its officers and board members to the fullest extent permitted by R.S. 12:227 as fully as if the district were a nonprofit corporation governed thereby as may be provided in the district's bylaws.
(2) To the fullest extent permitted by R.S. 9:2792 et seq., including R.S. 9:2792.1 through 2792.9, a person serving the district as a board member or officer shall not be individually liable for any act or omission arising out of the performance of his duties.
B. A crime prevention district, acting through its board of commissioners, shall have the following powers and duties in addition to powers and duties otherwise provided by law:
(1) To purchase or lease items and supplies which the board deems instrumental to achieving the purposes of the district.
(2) To solicit, accept, and expend additional voluntary contributions and grants to carry out the purposes of the district.
(3) To procure and maintain liability insurance against any personal or legal liability of a board member that may be asserted or incurred based upon service as a member of the board or that may arise as a result of actions taken within the scope and discharge of duties as a member of the board.
C.(1) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a parish which imposed a parcel fee to fund a crime prevention district may delegate the authority to impose subsequent parcel fees to the crime prevention district.
(2) If a parish governing authority delegates its authority to impose a parcel fee pursuant to Paragraph (1) of this Subsection and the district imposes a parcel fee:
(a) The district's budget shall not be subject to the approval of the parish governing authority.
(b) The parish sheriff or other tax collector shall remit amounts collected pursuant to a fee imposed by the district directly to the district.
Acts 2018, No. 704, §1.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes › §33:9100.1. Definitions

RS 33:9100.1 - Definitions
Whenever used in this Chapter, unless a different meaning clearly appears in the context, the following terms, whether used in the singular or plural, shall be given the following interpretations:
(1) "Area" means the area within the boundaries of the industrial canal to the west, the intracoastal canal to the south, the St. Tammany Parish line to the east and Lake Pontchartrain to the north.
(2) "Commercial development" means all facilities and improvements used for commercial or other nonresidential purposes.
(3) "Commission" means the East New Orleans Neighborhood Advisory Commission.
(4) "Governing authority" means the governing authority of the city of New Orleans.
(5) "Large development" means any development other than single-family development, a multi-family development or a commercial development.
(6) "Multi-family development" means any building that is designed to house more than one family, including, but not limited to duplexes, condominiums and apartment buildings.
Acts 2008, No. 887, §1; Acts 2009, No. 394, §1.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes › §33:9100.2. East New Orleans Neighborhood Advisory Commission established

RS 33:9100.2 - East New Orleans Neighborhood Advisory Commission established
The East New Orleans Neighborhood Advisory Commission is hereby created. The commission shall constitute a body corporate in law, with all the powers of a corporation, and with all the powers and rights of a political subdivision of the state as provided by the constitution and laws of this state.
Acts 2008, No. 887, §1.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes › §33:9100.3. Commission's neighborhood area; domicile

RS 33:9100.3 - Commission's neighborhood area; domicile
A. The commission shall include each neighborhood in New Orleans East that is represented on the commission by the president or appointed representative of the neighborhood association or organization as provided in this Chapter.
B. The commission shall designate its domicile at a place within that area.
Acts 2008, No. 887, §1; Acts 2009, No. 394, §1.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes › §33:9100.4. Purposes

RS 33:9100.4 - Purposes
A. The commission is established for the primary object and purpose of advising the appropriate governmental entities on matters of government policy.
B. Within the commission's area, the commission may:
(1) Present and further the interest of the individual homeowners in the area to aid in the preservation of property values and to improve the character and integrity of individual residential neighborhoods.
(2) Educate and inform member neighborhood associations or organizations on matters and issues of general interest.
(3) Participate in planning and improvement.
(4) Participate with community-based organizations which seek to improve the community environment.
Acts 2008, No. 887, §1; Acts 2009, No. 394, §1.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes › §33:9100.5. Commission membership

RS 33:9100.5 - Commission membership
A.(1) The commission shall consist of the president of each neighborhood association or organization within the commission area or an appointed representative of that neighborhood association or organization. The party representing the association or organization must submit an affidavit attesting to their status as president or being an appointed representative from their respective organization or association.
(2) The commission shall also consist of two at-large members elected from the commission area.
B. Commission members shall serve without compensation.
C.(1) The term of each commission member who is a president of a neighborhood association shall be the same as his term of office for the association that he represents.
(2) The term of each commission member who is an appointed representative of an organization shall be the same as the term of the president of the organization that appointed him.
(3) The term of each commission member who is an at-large member shall be two years. Such members shall not be term limited.
D. A commissioner shall serve until his successor has been appointed and qualified.
E.(1) Any appointed member of the commission who ceases to be domiciled in his respective neighborhood shall be considered to have resigned, and the position shall be declared vacant.
(2) A vacancy on the commission shall be filled in the manner of the original appointment for the remainder of the unexpired term.
(3) No elected official may serve as a member of the commission.
F. Each commission member shall have a vote at commission meetings.
Acts 2008, No. 887, §1; Acts 2009, No. 394, §1.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes › §33:9100.6. Commission officers

RS 33:9100.6 - Commission officers
A. Every two years, the commission shall elect from its membership a chairman, vice chairman, secretary, and such other officers as it deems appropriate.
B. The chairman shall be the chief executive officer of the commission, shall manage its affairs and operation, subject to the rules and regulations and bylaws adopted by the commission and the executive board, and shall preside at meetings of the commission and of the executive board.
C. The vice chairman shall perform the duties of the chairman in his absence.
D. The secretary shall be responsible for ensuring appropriate notice of meetings of the commission and ensuring that the executive board is provided with recordings of the proceedings of the meetings of both the commission and the executive board. He shall also maintain the minute books and archives of the commission and the executive board.
E. Additional officer duties may be fixed by bylaws adopted by the commission.
Acts 2008, No. 887, §1; Acts 2009, No. 394, §1.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes › §33:9100.7. Commission meetings

RS 33:9100.7 - Commission meetings
A. The commission shall hold regular meetings as shall be provided in the bylaws and may hold special meetings at such times and places within the commission's area designed to reasonably accommodate the residents of the area attending the meeting as may be provided in the bylaws. Special meetings may be called by the chairman or by the executive board and shall be called by the chairman upon written request of at least ten percent of the total number of commission members.
B. Notice of regular or special commission meetings shall be provided to each commission member at least two days prior to the meeting.
C. The presence of at least forty percent of the total number of commission members shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business.
D. The commission shall keep and maintain minutes of all meetings and shall make a copy of such minutes available through the commission's secretary.
E. At any meeting, the commission may consider and make recommendations on matters before it, including actions or proposed actions of the governing authority, the mayor, or any other agency, department, board, commission, or other entity of local or state government.
F. A portion of each commission meeting shall be set aside to hear the views of area residents and other affected persons on problems or issues of concern within the area and on proposed actions that affect the area.
G. The commission shall establish a method to ensure the broadest dissemination of information with respect to commission meetings, positions, and actions.
Acts 2008, No. 887, §1; Acts 2009, No. 394, §1.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes › §33:9100.8. Commission powers and duties

RS 33:9100.8 - Commission powers and duties
A. The commission shall:
(1) Adopt such rules and regulations as it deems necessary or advisable for conducting its business affairs. The rules and regulations relative to public notice and conduct of public meetings shall all conform with the Open Meetings Law.
(2) Have official custody of all monies, funds, and accounts of the commission.
B. The commission may:
(1) Sue or be sued.
(2) Adopt, use, and alter at will a seal and bylaws.
(3) Receive and expend funds made available to the commission and in accordance with a budget adopted as provided by R.S. 33:9100.12.
(4) Enter into contracts or agreements with individuals or entities, private or public, to carry out its powers and duties and accomplish its purposes.
(5) Purchase items and supplies which it deems instrumental to achieving its purposes.
(6) Employ an executive director and staff.
(7) Acquire, purchase, lease as lessee, and hold and use any property, immovable, movable, corporeal, incorporeal, or any combination thereof or any interest therein necessary or desirable for carrying out its purposes and sell, lease as lessor, transfer, or dispose of any property or interest therein acquired by it.
(8) Construct, improve, maintain, repair, and operate facilities which it deems necessary or convenient to carry out its purposes.
(9) Pledge all or any part of its revenues.
(10) Perform or have performed any other function or activity necessary or appropriate to carry out its purposes.
Acts 2008, No. 887, §1.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes › §33:9100.9. Executive board

RS 33:9100.9 - Executive board
A. There shall be an executive board of the commission consisting of the commission's officers. The board shall manage the affairs of the commission. The board shall exercise the powers and have general supervision over the affairs of the commission during the interim between meetings of the commission. However, the board shall exercise no policymaking function, nor incur any indebtedness, nor obligate under contract, nor make any disbursement of funds of the commission, except as may have been specifically authorized by the commission.
B. The board shall hold regular meetings as shall be provided in the bylaws and may hold special meetings at such times and places within the area as may be provided in the bylaws. Board meetings may be called by the chairman and shall be called by the chairman upon written request of any two members of the board.
C. A majority of the members of the board shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business.
D. The board shall keep and maintain minutes of all meetings and shall make a copy of such minutes available through the commission's secretary.
E. The executive board of the commission, with the concurrence of the commission, may hire such staff and other personnel as may be necessary to carry out the directions and instructions of the commission and do other acts as may be directed or authorized by the commission.
Acts 2008, No. 887, §1; Acts 2009, No. 394, §1.