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2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes › §33:5151. Power to contract for group insurance; premiums

RS 33:5151 - Power to contract for group insurance; premiums
A. Any municipality or political subdivision of the state may make contracts of insurance with any insurance company legally authorized to do business in this state insuring their employees and officials under policies of group insurance covering hospitalization, and retirement, for such employees and officials, and may agree to match the payments of the employees and officials for the premiums or charges for any such contracts payable out of the funds of such municipality or political subdivision, respectively.
B. Nothing in this Section or in R.S. 42:851 shall be construed to limit the contribution of a local governmental subdivision toward the payment of premiums for accident and health protection for its employees or their dependents, or both.
C.(1) For purposes of this Section, a district public defender and his employees or attorney contractors may participate in any group health insurance program that the parish governing authority offers to its employees and officials.
(2) Any district public defender office that chooses to participate in the group health insurance program is responsible for the employer portion of the health insurance premium, unless paid for by the parish governing authority through a separate intergovernmental or cooperative endeavor agreement or by contractual agreement with the attorney contractor.
(3) The parish governing authority may in its discretion pay public defender employee premiums.
Acts 1950, No. 77, §1. Amended by Acts 1952, No. 523, §1; Acts 1988, No. 154, §1; Acts 2018, No. 438, §1; Acts 2022, No. 305, §1.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes › §33:5152. Withholding of premium payments from wages

RS 33:5152 - Withholding of premium payments from wages
The said police juries and municipalities respectively may deduct from the employee's pay such parts of the premiums as are payable by the employee and as may be authorized in writing by the employee.
Acts 1950, No. 77, §2.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes › §33:5153. Power to contract for group liability insurance

RS 33:5153 - Power to contract for group liability insurance
Any political subdivision of this state may make contracts of insurance with any insurance company legally authorized to do business in this state insuring their officers, employees, agents, and officials, elected, appointed, or hired, under policies of group liability insurance, against any personal liability that may arise as a result of their actions taken within the scope and discharge of their duties as public officers, agents, officials or employees.
Added by Acts 1976, No. 265, §1.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes › §33:5161. Post-employment benefits funds; political subdivisions

RS 33:5161 - Post-employment benefits funds; political subdivisions
A.(1) Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, a political subdivision may establish, by ordinance or resolution, post-employment benefits funds.
(2) For purposes of this Chapter, "post-employment benefits" shall mean health care, life insurance, or any other benefit, not including pension benefits, provided by the political subdivision to a person who is no longer employed by such political subdivision.
(3) Any such fund shall be established for the purpose of paying the employer's share of post-employment benefits of employees, all as prescribed by the ordinance or resolution creating the fund.
(4) Any such fund also may be for the purpose of paying the employer's share of post-employment benefits of employees of political subdivisions created by, or for which taxes are levied by, the political subdivision creating the fund.
(5) The political subdivision may receive and deposit in the fund any monies which may be lawfully used for the purpose of the fund.
B.(1) A political subdivision is hereby authorized to establish, by ordinance or resolution, one or more trusts or to participate in a multiemployer trust to hold and invest the assets of post-employment benefits funds.
(2)(a) A political subdivision is further authorized to provide for the management and investment of any such fund or trust, including the establishment of a board or commission or the designation of an existing board or commission for such purposes.
(b) The ordinance or resolution establishing a fund or trust shall provide for the organization of and the manner of election or appointment of the members of such board or commission.
(c) Any political subdivision that establishes one or more post-employment benefit trusts shall develop and adopt an investment policy that details and clarifies investment objectives and the procedures and constraints necessary to reach the objectives of such trusts, in accordance with the provisions of R.S. 33:5162.
(3) Any trustee serving pursuant to the provisions of this Section shall be subject to the provisions of Subpart E of Part II of the Louisiana Trust Code.
C. Any post-employment benefits fund or trust established by a political subdivision prior to August 15, 2007, shall remain in effect and shall be amended, modified, or repealed as provided in the ordinance or resolution establishing such fund or trust and any other applicable law.
Acts 2007, No. 202, §1; Acts 2008, No. 87, §1.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes › §33:6101. §§6101 to 6235 [Redesignated] See, now, R.S. 11:1901 to 2015.

RS 33:6101 - §§6101 to 6235 [Redesignated] See, now, R.S. 11:1901 to 2015.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes › §33:7151. §§7151 to 7396 [Redesignated] See, now, R.S. 11:1731 to 1866.

RS 33:7151 - §§7151 to 7396 [Redesignated] See, now, R.S. 11:1731 to 1866.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes › §33:7551. Environmental protection districts; creation; domicile; Jefferson Parish

RS 33:7551 - Environmental protection districts; creation; domicile; Jefferson Parish
Upon the approval of the majority of the qualified electors of the parish of Jefferson voting in an election called for such purpose, the governing authority of such parish is authorized and empowered to form and create an environmental protection district or districts within the parish with such name or names as the governing authority may designate. The district may include parts of incorporated municipalities, provided that before any incorporated municipality may be included within the territory of the district, the governing authority shall first concur by resolution to be included in the district.
Added by Acts 1970, No. 589, §1. Amended by Acts 1981, No. 351, §1; Acts 2011, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 20, §1, eff. June 12, 2011.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes › §33:7551.1. Environmental protection districts; authorization; home rule charter parishes; powers

RS 33:7551.1 - Environmental protection districts; authorization; home rule charter parishes; powers
A. Any parish that is divided by the Mississippi River and which has adopted a home rule charter which provides for the establishment, function, and governance of special districts by the governing authority, or by a board or commission pursuant to such charter, may, in accordance with such charter, create an environmental protection district. The provisions of this Chapter providing for creation, membership, appointment, organization, and structure shall not be applicable to nor diminish any power or authority of an environmental protection district created pursuant to this Section.
B. Notwithstanding any provision of this Chapter to the contrary, no environmental protection district shall have or exercise any power which is vested in, or in conflict with, any power vested in the Department of Environmental Quality or the United States Environmental Protection Agency or any power of the Department of Agriculture and Forestry with respect to the Louisiana Pesticide Law (R.S. 3:3201 et seq.).
Acts 1992, No. 1118, §1.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes › §33:7552. Board of commissioners; appointment; organization; secretary-treasurer; compensation

RS 33:7552 - Board of commissioners; appointment; organization; secretary-treasurer; compensation
A. Any environmental protection district created under the provisions of this Chapter shall be governed by a board of five commissioners who shall be qualified voters and residents of the parish composing the district. The members of the board shall be appointed by the governing authority of the parish involved and where one or more municipalities have, to their respective governing bodies, agreed to be included in the environmental protection district created by the parish governing authority, at least one of said members of the board shall be a qualified voter and resident of at least one such municipality.
The five commissioners initially appointed shall be appointed for terms of one, two, three, four and five years respectively, and they shall serve until their successors have been appointed and qualified. Thereafter all commissioners appointed at the expiration of such respective terms shall be appointed in the same manner for terms of five years. Any vacancy which otherwise occurs shall be filled in the same manner as the initial appointment for the unexpired term. In making such appointments due regard shall be had for the requirement that the board of commissioners shall include at least one qualified voter and resident from a municipality which has been included in the district by consent of its governing authority.
B. The board of commissioners shall elect one of its members chairman and one vice-chairman at its first meeting. Special meetings may be held at such time and place as specified by the call of the chairman of the board or by resolution of the board of commissioners. The board of commissioners shall also select one person as secretary-treasurer who shall not be a member of the board but shall be a qualified voter and resident of the district. He shall furnish such bond as may be required by the board of commissioners. The premium on the bond shall be paid out of funds of the district. The secretary-treasurer shall receive such salary and office expense allowance, if any, as shall be fixed and determined by the board of commissioners and he shall serve at the pleasure of the board. The members of the board of commissioners shall each receive a per diem of twenty-five dollars for each meeting they attend. Such per diem shall be paid out of the funds of the district.
C. The board of commissioners shall adopt such bylaws, rules and regulations for the orderly transaction of its business and affairs as it may deem fit. It may appoint and retain all officers and employees it may consider desirable, including employees for the enforcement of such rules and regulations as it may adopt and promulgate pursuant to its purposes.
Added by Acts 1970, No. 589, §1.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes › §33:7553. Corporate status and domicile; funds

RS 33:7553 - Corporate status and domicile; funds
A. Any environmental protection district created under the provisions of this Chapter shall constitute a body corporate and shall have the power and right to incur debts and enter into contracts and to do and perform any and all acts in its corporate name which are necessary or proper for carrying out the objects and purposes for which the district is created, including but not limiting the expropriation of property, the acquisition of equipment, buildings and physical facilities. It shall have the power to sue and be sued, to buy and sell, to acquire by purchase, gifts, expropriation or otherwise every kind of property and servitude, right-of-way and other right deemed necessary to its purpose, and to lease, build, operate and maintain any works or machinery designed to accomplish the purposes of the district. The district shall constitute an agency of the parish designated to carry out an essential governmental function of the parish, all of the property of which district shall be exempt from taxation. It shall have the authority to cooperate and contract with the government of the United States or any department or agency thereof and to accept gifts, grants, donations of property and money therefrom. It shall have the authority to cooperate with the State of Louisiana or any political subdivision, department, agency, corporation or other environmental protection district of said state for the construction, operation and maintenance of facilities designed to accomplish the purpose for which the district is created on any basis including the matching of funds and by participating in projects authorized by any federal or state law as it may see fit.
B. The governing authority creating an environmental protection district shall designate the domicile of such corporation which shall be located within the district.
C. The governing authority of the parish shall provide the operating and capital improvement funds of any such district or districts out of the general fund of the parish.
Added by Acts 1970, No. 589, §1.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes › §33:7554. General powers; purposes

RS 33:7554 - General powers; purposes
The board of commissioners of an environmental protection district shall have the power to do all things necessary or convenient to carry out the purposes of the district, which purposes shall be:
(1) To insure the prudent development of the land areas adjacent to and bordering the Mississippi River, from the toe of the levee to the banks of the river, including batture lands, and the preservation of the economic and natural environment values of such areas, adjacent to land zoned as residential by the governing authority of the parish. The purposes of the district shall further include the designating of land uses on such lands, the establishment of zoning districts on the lands, and the establishment and maintenance of a master plan for the subdivision, use and development of said lands; and
(2) To insure the preservation of the natural beauty and scenery of those lands along the banks of the Mississippi River, including batture lands, and to undertake, encourage and promote programs for the beautification of said lands, including the development of recreational facilities and park areas.
Added by Acts 1970, No. 589, §1.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes › §33:7555. Enumerated powers

RS 33:7555 - Enumerated powers
In order to accomplish its purpose the board of commissioners of an environmental protection district is hereby authorized to and shall:
Pursuant to its purpose of ensuring the wise development and the preservation of the economic and natural environment of the land areas adjacent to the Mississippi River and zoned as residential by the appropriate governing authority of the parish:
(1) Establish and maintain a master plan for the subdivision, use and development of those lands;
(2) Preserve the natural environment of the lands along the river through the restriction of land usage;
(3) Have the power to cause to be created and constructed playgrounds, picnic grounds, grounds for recreation parks and any and all other facilities to accommodate the public and to provide adequate access to such areas, as may within the opinion of the board of commissioners become necessary, and the district shall have the right of eminent domain and expropriation in the exercise of such power;
(4) To expropriate property in accordance with R.S. 19:1-14; and
(5) Make and promulgate such rules and regulations and conduct such investigations as it deems necessary to pursue its powers, to carry out its purposes and to insure the implementation of its master plan.
Added by Acts 1970, No. 589, §1.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes › §33:7556. Advice and services of office of engineering, Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, and office of environmental affairs

RS 33:7556 - Advice and services of office of engineering, Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, and office of environmental affairs
The district and the board of commissioners therefor shall have, with respect to all of the powers and functions prescribed by this Chapter, the advice and the services of the office of engineering of the Department of Transportation and Development, the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, and the office of environmental affairs. It shall be the duty of the department and offices to make such reports, inspections, and investigations, render such reports, estimates, and recommendations and furnish such plans and specifications as the board of commissioners for the district may request.
Added by Acts 1970, No. 589, §1. Amended by Acts 1979, No. 449, §2, eff. Jan. 1, 1980; Acts 2012, No. 753, §3.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes › §33:7557. Administration of chapter; reservation of powers and duties

RS 33:7557 - Administration of chapter; reservation of powers and duties
The board of commissioners of the district shall enforce and administer the provisions of this Chapter and the rules, regulations and orders of the board of commissioners. It may employ such agents and enforcement officers as it deems necessary for this purpose.
Added by Acts 1970, No. 589, §1.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes › §33:7558. Right of entry; assistance

RS 33:7558 - Right of entry; assistance
The board of commissioners or its authorized agents may enter at all reasonable times in or upon any private or public property for the purpose of inspecting and investigating conditions relating to the regulation of the use of lands within the district. The board may call upon any officer, board, department, school, university, or other state institutions, and the officers and employees thereof, and require the furnishing of any assistance deemed necessary to the carrying out of this Chapter.
Added by Acts 1970, No. 589, §1.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes › §33:7560. Chapter as complete authority; audits and reports; construction of Chapter

RS 33:7560 - Chapter as complete authority; audits and reports; construction of Chapter
This Chapter shall be full, complete and independent authority for the performance of all acts herein authorized, and no other statute or legislative act shall be construed to be applicable to the carrying out of the powers herein granted unless herein expressly so made applicable. No publication of any notice or proceeding shall be necessary except as expressly herein provided, nor shall any proceedings adopted by the board of commissioners hereunder be subject to referendum nor to any election requirement.
Added by Acts 1970, No. 589, §1.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes › §33:7571. Beachfront development districts; creation by parishes; powers; domicile

RS 33:7571 - Beachfront development districts; creation by parishes; powers; domicile
A. The governing authority of any parish is authorized and empowered to form and create a beachfront development district or districts comprised of such area within the parish as the governing authority shall determine, or by agreement with the governing authority of any other parish to combine two or more parishes or parts thereof into a single beachfront development district with such name or names as said governing authority or authorities may designate. No district shall extend into the corporate limits of a municipality without the consent of its governing body.
B. Any beachfront development district created under the provisions of Subsection A of this Section shall constitute a body corporate and a political subdivision of the state.
C. The governing authority or authorities creating a beachfront development district shall designate the domicile of the district which shall be located at some place within the district.
Acts 1992, No. 59, §1.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes › §33:7572. Beachfront development districts, objects and purposes

RS 33:7572 - Beachfront development districts, objects and purposes
The objects and purposes of any beachfront development district created pursuant to this Chapter shall be to maintain and preserve beaches for use and enjoyment of the citizens and to develop, operate, and maintain recreational facilities and provide for related activities to promote recreation, outdoor activities, and water sports on beaches within the district for the residents of the parish or parishes and visitors to the district.
Acts 1992, No. 59, §1.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes › §33:7573. Beach; definition

RS 33:7573 - Beach; definition
For purposes of this Chapter, a "beach" shall be defined as a shore of any body of salt water, a shore of a lake, being a large inland body of fresh or salt water, or the bank of a river covered, at least in part, with sand, shell, gravel, or larger rock fragments.
Acts 1992, No. 59, §1.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes › §33:7574. Board of commissioners; appointment and tenure; organization; secretary-treasurer; compensation

RS 33:7574 - Board of commissioners; appointment and tenure; organization; secretary-treasurer; compensation
A. Any beachfront development district created under the provisions of this Chapter shall be governed by a board of five commissioners who shall be qualified voters and residents of the district. The members of the board shall be appointed by the governing authority of the parish or parishes involved and if one or more municipalities have, through their respective governing bodies, agreed to be included in the beachfront development district created by the parish governing authority or authorities at least one of said members of the board shall be a qualified voter and resident of each such municipality.
B. The five commissioners initially appointed shall be appointed for terms of one, two, three, four, and five years, respectively, and they shall serve until their successors shall have been appointed and qualified. All commissioners thereafter appointed at the expiration of such respective terms shall be appointed by the parish governing authority or authorities for terms of five years. Any vacancy which otherwise occurs shall be filled by appointment of the parish governing authority or authorities for the unexpired term. In making such appointments the requirement that the board of commissioners shall include at least one qualified voter and resident of each municipality which has been included in the district by consent of its governing authority shall apply.
C. The board of commissioners shall elect one of its members as chairman and one as vice chairman at its first meeting. Special meetings may be held at such time and place as specified by the call of the chairman of the board or by resolution of the board of commissioners. The board of commissioners shall also select one person as secretary-treasurer who shall not be a member of the board but shall be a qualified voter and resident of the district. He shall furnish such bond as may be required by the board of commissioners. The premium on the bond shall be paid out of funds of the district. The secretary-treasurer shall receive such salary and office expense allowance, if any, as shall be fixed and determined by the board of commissioners. He shall serve at the pleasure of the board. The members of the board of commissioners shall each receive a per diem of ten dollars for each meeting they attend, but shall not be paid for more than twelve meetings in each year. Such per diem shall be paid out of the funds of the district.
Acts 1992, No. 59, §1.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes › §33:7574.1. Board of commissioners; Beachfront Development District No. Two of Cameron Parish

RS 33:7574.1 - Board of commissioners; Beachfront Development District No. Two of Cameron Parish
Notwithstanding the provisions of R.S. 33:7574, the board of commissioners of Beachfront Development District No. Two of Cameron Parish shall be governed by a board of six commissioners who shall be qualified voters and residents of the district. The additional member of the board provided for by this Section shall be appointed by the parish governing authority and shall be a qualified voter and resident of the parish. Such member shall be appointed for an initial term of five years. The successors of such member shall be appointed for terms of five years as provided for other members of the board.
Acts 2005, No. 157, §1, eff. July 1, 2005.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes › §33:7575. Powers and duties of district

RS 33:7575 - Powers and duties of district
A. Each beachfront development district created pursuant to the provisions of this Chapter, acting through its board of commissioners, shall have the following powers and duties:
(1) To incur debt.
(2) To enter into contracts.
(3) To sue and be sued.
(4) To buy and sell.
(5) To acquire by purchase, gift, expropriation, or otherwise every type and species of property and servitudes, rights of way, and flowage rights necessary to its purpose.
(6) To acquire equipment, buildings, and physical facilities.
(7) To lease, build, operate, and maintain any works, structures, facilities, or equipment intended to accomplish the purposes of the district.
(8) To perform any duty related to the operation of district facilities which it deems necessary and convenient to carry out its purposes.
(9) To enter into contracts or agreements with the state or any agency thereof for the lease, operation, maintenance, or management of state lands or property.
(10) To do and perform any and all acts in its corporate name which are necessary or proper for carrying out the objects and purposes for which the district is created.
B. The functions of the district constitute essential governmental functions of the state and all of the property of the district and income from bonds or other debt issued by the district shall be exempt from taxation.
C. The district shall have the authority to cooperate and contract with the government of the United States or any department or agency thereof and to accept gifts, grants, and donations of property and money therefrom. It shall have the authority to cooperate with the state of Louisiana or any political subdivision, department, agency, or corporation of the state for the construction, operation, and maintenance of facilities designed to accomplish the purposes for which the district is created on any basis, including the matching of funds and by participating in projects authorized by any federal or state law as it shall see fit.
Acts 1992, No. 59, §1.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes › §33:7576. Beachfront development districts; ad valorem tax; user fees

RS 33:7576 - Beachfront development districts; ad valorem tax; user fees
A. Subject to the approval of the electors of the district as herein provided, the board of commissioners of any such district may levy and collect annually an ad valorem tax under the authority of Article VI, Section 30 of the Constitution of Louisiana. The tax may be of any amount and for such number of years as provided in the proposition submitted to the electors to authorize its levy. The avails of this tax shall be used for the construction, acquisition, improvement, operation, or maintenance of facilities or other public improvements related to the purposes for which such district was created. Such tax may be levied after approval by the favorable vote of a majority of the electors of the district voting on the proposition in an election held for the purpose.
B. The board of commissioners of the district may fix, maintain, collect, and revise rates, charges, and rentals for the equipment and facilities of the district and the services rendered thereby.
Acts 1992, No. 59, §1.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes › §33:7577. Beachfront development districts; zoning and development of property

RS 33:7577 - Beachfront development districts; zoning and development of property
A district shall have the authority to enact ordinances necessary for the zoning and development of property located in the district.
Acts 1992, No. 59, §1.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes › §33:7604. Creation of corporation; public hearing; adoption of resolution; certificate

RS 33:7604 - Creation of corporation; public hearing; adoption of resolution; certificate
A. In the city of New Orleans there is hereby created "The New Community Development Corporation", consisting of a public body. The corporation shall be authorized to perform governmental functions as provided in this Chapter and shall have perpetual existence; however, upon the adoption by the board of directors of such corporation of a resolution dissolving the corporation and the passage by the governing body of the parish or municipality of a resolution concurring in such dissolution, such corporation's corporate existence shall be terminated. No such corporation shall transact any business or exercise any powers conferred upon it by this Chapter until and unless the governing body of the parish or municipality has by ordinance or resolution activated the corporation.
B. The governing body shall by ordinance, resolution or motion at any time after the passage of this chapter, call a public hearing to determine the need to activate such a corporation. Notice of such hearing shall be published at least twenty-one days preceding the day on which the hearing is to be held, in a newspaper having a general circulation in the parish or municipality. At the hearing, a full opportunity to be heard shall be granted to all interested parties. If the governing body determines, after such hearing, that a corporation should be activated to exercise the authority herein provided, then the governing body shall adopt an ordinance or resolution so finding, shall cause notice of such ordinance or resolution to be given to the executive officer and shall immediately designate two of its members to serve as directors of the corporation. The executive officer shall thereupon appoint, with the advice and consent of the governing body and as set forth in R.S. 33:7605, the non-ex-officio directors of the corporation, and shall notify the ex-officio directors of the date on which they are to assume their duties. A certificate setting forth the finding by the governing body and declaring that all directors have assumed their offices shall be signed by the mayor and all of the directors, filed in the office of the secretary of state and there remain of record. Upon the filing of such certificate, the directors and their successors shall constitute "The New Community Development Corporation" of the parish or municipality and shall have all the power and authority set forth in this chapter.
In any suit, action, or proceeding involving the validity or enforcement of any contract or act of a corporation, a copy of the certificate, duly certified by the secretary of state, shall be conclusive evidence as to the valid formation and activation of the corporation.
Acts 1972, No. 553, §4; Acts 1987, No. 815, §1, eff. July 20, 1987; Acts 1991, No. 289, §10; Acts 2011, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 20, §1, eff. June 12, 2011.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes › §33:7606. Organization of corporation; employees; meetings; personal liability of directors

RS 33:7606 - Organization of corporation; employees; meetings; personal liability of directors
A. The directors of a corporation shall initially and annually thereafter select from among themselves a vice-chairman, and such other officers as the corporation may determine. A corporation may employ an executive director and other employees as it may require, shall determine the qualifications and compensation of such employees as are exempt from the civil service system, and may engage or employ consultants in any field, discipline or profession, provided, however, that no such consultants shall be engaged or employed unless the board of directors shall determine by resolution that (1) the objectives of such engagement or employment shall be to forward the objectives of this chapter, (2) that it would not be feasible for such corporation to undertake the activity in question without engaging or employing such consultants, and (3) that the fees flowing to such consultants are reasonable, in the judgment of such corporation, in light of the service to be rendered and the activities to be undertaken.
B. All permanent employees of a corporation (other than the directors, the executive director and his assistant) shall be part of the civil service system of the parish or municipality. Consultants or other persons or groups furnishing services under contract, including but not limited to managerial, engineering, planning or legal services, shall not be a part of the civil service system regardless of the length of their contracts or the nature of the services rendered.
C. A majority of the directors of a corporation shall constitute a quorum for its meetings. Action may be taken by a corporation upon a vote of a majority of the directors of such corporation unless in any case the by-laws shall require a larger number. Directors of a corporation or other officers shall not be liable personally on the bonds or other obligations of such corporation and the rights of creditors shall be solely against such corporation.
Acts 1972, No. 553, §4.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes › §33:7607. Removal of directors; right to counsel; record of proceedings

RS 33:7607 - Removal of directors; right to counsel; record of proceedings
With the consent of the governing body, the executive officer may remove a non-ex-officio director for inefficiency, neglect of duty or misconduct in office, but only after the director has been given a copy of the charges against him and has had an opportunity to be heard in person or by counsel. In the event of the removal of any such director, the executive officer shall file in the office of the clerk a record of the proceedings, together with the charges made against the director and the findings thereon. Such removal shall not constitute a bar to any other action, civil or criminal, which may be taken by appropriate authorities.
Acts 1972, No. 553, §4.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes › §33:7608. Advisory board; appointment; tenure; compensation; meetings

RS 33:7608 - Advisory board; appointment; tenure; compensation; meetings
A. Upon the certification of the resolution activating a corporation pursuant to R.S. 33:7604, the executive officer, with the advice and consent of the governing body, shall appoint an advisory board of the corporation, consisting of not less than twenty nor more than fifty citizens who shall be qualified electors of the parish or municipality. The members of the advisory board shall be selected as follows:
The executive officer shall request the governing bodies of such civic, community, business or educational organizations as he deems appropriate to submit a list of five nominees for the position of member of the advisory board. He shall appoint no fewer than three-fourths of the advisory board members from among such lists of nominees.
B. Members of an advisory board shall serve until discharged by the executive officer. A member shall hold office until his successor has been appointed and qualified. Vacancies for unexpired terms shall be promptly filled by appointment by the executive officer, provided that new members shall be so appointed that three-fourths of the members of an advisory board shall be persons whose names appeared on the lists described in Subsection A, above or on similar lists subsequently furnished by the above organizations, or from bona fide residents of a new community area, as the case may be. A member shall receive no compensation for his services, but he shall be entitled to actual and necessary expenses incurred in the performance of his duties, provided, however, that no expenses incurred for purposes of travel beyond the borders of the State of Louisiana shall be reimbursed unless previously authorized by the board of directors of the corporation.
C. An advisory board shall meet at such times as it may deem proper, provided that it shall meet with the directors of the corporation at least quarterly. Notwithstanding any provisions of general, special or local law to the contrary, no officer or employee of the state, any parish or municipality or agency thereof shall be deemed to have forfeited or shall forfeit his employment or position by reason of his membership on an advisory board.
Acts 1972, No. 553, §4.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes › §33:7609. Conflict of interest; disclosure of interests; penalty

RS 33:7609 - Conflict of interest; disclosure of interests; penalty
A. No director or officer of a corporation shall borrow money or receive anything of value from any contractor doing business with such corporation. No director, officer or employee of a corporation shall have any interest in any contract let by such corporation. Any director or officer of a corporation who is a director or stockholder in any corporation, or is an agent or attorney or who is financially interested in any subject before the corporation shall reveal such interest to the board of directors of the corporation and shall not discuss or vote on the subject at any meeting of its board of directors or any of its committees.
B. A corporation may purchase from, sell to, borrow from, loan to, contract with or otherwise deal with any corporation, trust, association, partnership or other entity in which any member of its advisory board has a financial interest, direct or indirect, provided that such interest is disclosed in the minutes of the corporation and provided further that no member having such a financial interest may participate in any decision affecting such transaction.
C. Any contract entered into in violation of this section shall be voidable at the option of the corporation.
Acts 1972, No. 553, §4.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes › §33:7610.1. Increment revenues

RS 33:7610.1 - Increment revenues
(1) For purposes of this Chapter, the increment revenues of each taxing district shall be an amount equal to the increment in the income proceeds, revenues, and funds of such taxing district derived from or held in connection with the undertaking and carrying out of the new community development under this Chapter.
(2) Such increment revenues shall be determined annually and shall be an amount equal to ninety-five percent of the difference between:
(a) The amount of ad valorem taxes levied each year by such taxing district, exclusive of any debt service millage, on taxable real property contained within the geographic boundaries of a new community development area; and
(b) The amount of ad valorem taxes which would have been produced by the rate at which the tax is levied each year by or for such taxing district, exclusive of any debt service millage, upon the total of the assessed value of the taxable real property in the new community development area as shown upon the most recent assessment roll used in connection with the taxation of such property by each taxing district prior to the effective date of the ordinance providing for the funding of the trust fund.
Acts 1987, No. 815, §1, eff. July 20, 1987.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes › §33:7611. Community development management

RS 33:7611 - Community development management
In order to carry out the purposes of this chapter, and to utilize private enterprise to a maximum degree consistent with the public interest, a corporation may by a two-thirds vote of the board of directors enter into a contract with a private development corporation to provide services to the corporation.
The private development corporation with which the corporation contracts shall have experience in land use planning and land development and shall have the capability of planning, undertaking and carrying out large scale, multi-purpose urban development programs. Any such contract shall be on such terms and conditions as the corporation deems advisable, shall contain a cancellation clause allowing the corporation and the private development corporation to cancel on such terms and conditions as are equitable at any time upon six months notice, shall not be subject to the requirements of public or competitive bidding, and may contain such incentives as the corporation deems appropriate. The community development management shall, subject to the policies and procedures and rules and regulations adopted by the board of directors, carry out such duties and responsibilities as the corporation shall deem necessary or convenient in order to effectuate the purposes of this chapter.
Notwithstanding the provisions of any statute or law, affiliates of a community development management are not for that reason prohibited from being chosen as the developer of a new community project or any portion thereof.
Acts 1972, No. 553, §6.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes › §33:7613. Acquisition of real property in new community development area

RS 33:7613 - Acquisition of real property in new community development area
A. A corporation may acquire by purchase, lease, option, gift, grant, bequest, devise or by the exercise of the power of expropriation any real property, or interest therein, which it may deem necessary for, or in connection with, a proposed new community to be developed pursuant to this chapter.
B. In any proceeding to fix or assess compensation for damages for the purchase of property, or any interest therein, through the exercise of expropriation, in addition to evidence or testimony otherwise admissible, evidence or testimony bearing upon the following matters shall be admissible and shall be considered in fixing such compensation or damages: (1) the institution of any legal or administrative proceedings with respect to any use, condition, occupancy, or operation of such property which is unlawful or violative of, or subject to elimination, abatement, prohibition, or correction under any law or any ordinance or regulatory measure of the state, parish, municipality, or other political subdivision, or any agency thereof, in which such property is located, as being unsafe, substandard, unsanitary, or otherwise contrary to the public health, safety or welfare; (2) the effect on the value of such property, of any such use, condition, occupancy or operation, or of the elimination, abatement, prohibition or correction of any such use, condition or operation. Testimony or evidence that any public body or public officer charged with the duty or authority so to do has rendered, made or issued any judgment, decree, determination or order for the abatement, prohibition, elimination or correction of any such use, condition, occupancy, or operation shall be admissible and shall be prima facie evidence of the existence and character of such use, condition or operation.
Acts 1972, No. 553, §8.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes › §33:7614. Subsidiary corporations; creation; purposes; powers; compensation of members

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