reglab/statecodes huggingface dataset:
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes › §33:4548.12. Bonds as legal investment and security for public deposits

RS 33:4548.12 - Bonds as legal investment and security for public deposits
The state and all public officers, any parish, municipality, or other subdivision or instrumentality of the state, any political subdivision, any bank, banker, trust company, savings bank and institution, building and loan association, savings and loan association, investment company or any person carrying on a banking or investment business, any insurance company or business, insurance association, and any person carrying on an insurance business, and any executor, administrator, curator, trustee, and other fiduciary, and retirement system or pension fund may legally invest any sinking funds monies, or other funds belonging to them or within their control in any bonds or other obligations issued by the authority pursuant to the provisions of this Chapter, and such bonds or other obligations shall be authorized security for all public deposits. It is the purpose of this Section to authorize such persons, firms, corporations, associations, political subdivisions and officers, or other entities, public or private, to use any funds owned or controlled by them, including but not limited to sinking, insurance, investment, retirement, compensation, pension and trust funds, and funds held on deposit, for the purchase of any such bonds or other obligations of the authority, and that any such bonds shall be authorized security for all public deposits. However, nothing contained in this Section with regard to legal investments or security for public deposits shall be construed as relieving any such person, firm, corporation, or other entity from any duty of exercising reasonable care in selecting securities.
Acts 1991, No. 813, §1.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes › §33:4548.13. Cooperation of state agencies

RS 33:4548.13 - Cooperation of state agencies
All state officers and agencies are authorized to render such services to the authority within their respective functions as may be requested by the authority. In addition, the authority is authorized to enter into such contracts, cooperative endeavor agreements, or other agreements with the Department of Environmental Quality with respect to the Clean Water State Revolving Fund or any other state agency regarding other revolving loan funds as the parties may desire in order to implement the provisions of this Chapter and Chapter 14 of Subtitle II of Title 30 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950.
Acts 1991, No. 813, §1, Acts 1997, No. 1151, §1, eff. July 14, 1997; Acts 2010, No. 296, §2, eff. June 17, 2010.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes › §33:4548.14. Contracts for water clarification

RS 33:4548.14 - Contracts for water clarification
The authority and any political subdivision may acquire authorized projects within the meaning of this Chapter through the execution of a contract for water clarification for the improvement and benefit of a publicly owned waterworks system. A water clarification contract as an authorized project hereunder may provide for the lease, the lease-purchase, or the operation and maintenance of water clarification facilities and equipment and the payment of the cost thereof. Such water clarification contract shall not exceed a term of ten years from the date of acquisition and placing into service of the water clarification facilities and equipment provided under the contract. The acquisition of water clarification facilities and equipment hereunder shall be in compliance with R.S. 38:2212. The authority and any political subdivision may issue bonds and incur debt for the payment of the cost of a project authorized by this Section and under applicable laws.
Acts 1991, No. 813, §1; Acts 1997, No. 1151, §1, eff. July 14, 1997.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes › §33:4548.15. Additional powers

RS 33:4548.15 - Additional powers
In addition to the powers specified in R.S. 33:4548.5, the authority shall have the power to assist in the financing of any public works project to be constructed by a participating political subdivision and the purchase of any major equipment by a participating political subdivision, provided that any such project or purchase shall be in accordance with state public bid laws.
Acts 1993, No. 182, §1.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes › §33:4548.16. Construction of Chapter

RS 33:4548.16 - Construction of Chapter
This Chapter, being necessary for the welfare of the state and its residents, shall be liberally construed to effect the purposes thereof.
Acts 1991, No. 813, §1; Acts 1993, No. 182, §2.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes › §33:4551. Contracts for construction of golf courses or other recreational facilities

RS 33:4551 - Contracts for construction of golf courses or other recreational facilities
Municipalities which own public parks or other lands suitable for such purposes may enter into contracts with other parties for the construction, erection, or installation of golf courses or other recreational facilities and equipment on such terms and on such conditions as the governing authorities may fix provided that the contracts shall not bind or obligate the municipalities to defray any expenses in connection therewith.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes › §33:4552. Dedication or acquisition of lands or buildings for playgrounds or recreation centers

RS 33:4552 - Dedication or acquisition of lands or buildings for playgrounds or recreation centers
The governing body of any municipality or parish or ward may dedicate and set apart for use as playgrounds, recreation centers, or for other recreation purposes, any lands or buildings owned or leased by the municipality or parish, and not dedicated to another and inconsistent public use. The governing body may, in the manner provided by law for the acquisition of property for public purposes, acquire or lease lands or buildings within or beyond the corporate limits of the municipality or parish or ward for playgrounds, recreation centers or other recreation purposes. When the governing body so dedicates, sets apart, acquires, or leases lands or buildings for these purposes, it may, on its own initiative, provide for their equipment, maintenance and conduct according to the provisions of this Chapter, by making an appropriation therefor from any available funds.
Amended by Acts 1952, No. 512, §1.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes › §33:4552.1. Terrebonne; lease of land for camp sites

RS 33:4552.1 - Terrebonne; lease of land for camp sites
The police jury of the parish of Terrebonne may, in the manner provided by law for the acquisition of property for public purposes, lease lands or buildings within or beyond the limits of the parish to establish supervised or unsupervised camp sites, to provide facilities for overnight campers and for other recreational purposes. When the police jury so leases lands or buildings for these purposes, it may provide for their equipment, maintenance and conduct and may appropriate funds for these purposes out of any funds available for parish purposes.
Added by Acts 1968, No. 101, §1.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes › §33:4553. Supervision of recreation facilities and programs

RS 33:4553 - Supervision of recreation facilities and programs
The governing body may establish a system of supervised recreation, and it may, by resolution or ordinance, maintain and conduct the playgrounds, recreation centers, and other recreation facilities and activities through the school board, park board, or other existing body, or through a playground and recreation board. Any board so designated may maintain and equip playgrounds and recreation centers, and may employ recreation officers and employees.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes › §33:4554. Playground and recreation board

RS 33:4554 - Playground and recreation board
A playground and recreation board shall possess such powers and be subject to such responsibilities as may be prescribed by the ordinance or resolution creating it. A board shall consist of five or more members appointed by the presiding officer of the governing body, with the approval of the governing body. Members shall serve without pay. Their term of office shall be five years and until their successors are appointed and qualified, except that the members first appointed shall be appointed for such terms that the term of one member shall expire annually after creation of the board. Immediately after their appointment they shall meet and organize by electing one of their members president, and electing such other officers as may be deemed advisable. Vacancies occurring otherwise than by expiration of term, shall be filled by appointment by the presiding officer of the governing body for the unexpired term.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes › §33:4555. Joint maintenance of recreation system by political subdivisions

RS 33:4555 - Joint maintenance of recreation system by political subdivisions
Any two or more municipalities or parishes or wards, may jointly establish, maintain and conduct a recreation system and facilities under this Chapter. Any school board may join with any such subdivisions for this purpose.
Amended by Acts 1952, No. 512, §1.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes › §33:4556. Donations for recreation purposes

RS 33:4556 - Donations for recreation purposes
The governing body may accept any donation of movable or immovable property for either temporary or permanent use for playgrounds or other recreation purposes. Money received for such purpose, unless otherwise provided by the terms of the donation, shall be deposited with the treasurer of the political subdivision for the account of the playgrounds and recreation board, or other body having charge of the facility, and the same may be withdrawn and paid out by the body in the same manner as money appropriated for recreation purposes.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes › §33:4557. Issuance of bonds to acquire recreation facilities

RS 33:4557 - Issuance of bonds to acquire recreation facilities
The governing body may cause bonds of the municipality or parish or ward to be issued, in the manner provided by law, for the purpose of acquiring lands or buildings for recreation purposes and for their equipment. The governing body may, after being authorized by a vote of the property taxpayers of the municipality or parish or ward, in accordance with law, impose a tax not to exceed two mills per annum for the purpose of maintaining and operating such recreation activities.
Amended by Acts 1952, No. 512, §1.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes › §33:4558. Exercise of police power over municipally-owned places of amusement

RS 33:4558 - Exercise of police power over municipally-owned places of amusement
Any municipality may exercise unlimited police power for the preservation of peace and order, comfort, convenience, and good conduct upon all parks, playgrounds, swimming pools and other places of amusement owned and operated by the municipality, within or outside their corporate limits, may pass any ordinance necessary for these purposes, and may impose penalties for violations of the ordinance. The police officers of the municipality may make arrests for violations of the ordinance within or without the corporate limits of the municipality.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes › §33:4559. Municipalities of 100,000 or more authorized to acquire and operate opera houses or dramatic halls

RS 33:4559 - Municipalities of 100,000 or more authorized to acquire and operate opera houses or dramatic halls
Any municipality having a population of one hundred thousand or more, may build or acquire, furnish, equip, own, operate and regulate the use of municipal opera houses or dramatic halls and finance them out of its general funds or out of funds specially provided therefor by the sale of bonds issued in the manner provided by law for meeting the cost of public buildings or other public improvements, and establish charges for the use thereof.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes › §33:4561.1. Naming of civic center theater; city of Monroe

RS 33:4561.1 - Naming of civic center theater; city of Monroe
The governing authority of the city of Monroe may name a civic center theater in honor of a former living mayor of the municipality who served in such office for more than fifteen years and his service in such office ended prior to 1980.
Acts 2003, No. 442, §1, eff. July 1, 2003; Acts 2011, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 20, §1, eff. June 12, 2011.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes › §33:4562.4. St. Mary Parish; contracts; taxes

RS 33:4562.4 - St. Mary Parish; contracts; taxes
Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, the governing authorities for the parish of St. Mary, the town of Berwick and Recreational District No. 3 of St. Mary Parish may enter into a written contract assigning the town the obligation to provide service in the area of the district annexed by the town. The contract shall include but not be limited to:
(1) Provisions that the district shall continue to levy and collect taxes within the boundaries of the town existing as of July 1, 2016, for the retirement of any outstanding tax-secured bonds of the district existing as of July 1, 2016.
(2) Provisions that, during the time the contract is effective, the district shall not levy maintenance taxes authorized prior to the effective date of the contract within the boundaries of the town existing as of July 1, 2016.
(3) Provisions that, during the time the contract is effective, the district shall not levy or collect any new maintenance taxes within the boundaries of the town existing as of July 1, 2016.
(4) Provisions that, during the time the contract is effective, if the district issues any tax-secured bonds, the assessed valuation of any properties within the boundaries of the town existing as of July 1, 2016, shall not be used in computing the capacity of the district to issue such bonds.
(5) Provisions that taxes shall not be levied or collected affecting any properties within the boundaries of the town existing as of July 1, 2016, for the retirement of new bonds of the district issued while the contract is effective, other than bonds issued to refinance bonds of the district outstanding as of July 1, 2016, and further provides that any refinanced bonds shall not have an expiration date that extends beyond March 1, 2025.
(6) Provisions authorizing the St. Mary Parish Council, the town of Berwick, and Recreational District No. 3 of St. Mary Parish to change boundaries of the district so as to exclude any properties that are within the boundaries of the town existing as of July 1, 2016, provided the changed boundaries do not violate any tax-secured bonds of the district outstanding as of July 1, 2016, or refinanced bonds issued to refinance such bonds, provided any refinanced bonds shall not have an expiration date that extends beyond March 1, 2025.
Acts 2016, No. 163, §1, eff. May 19, 2016.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes › §33:4563. Recreation districts, objects and purposes

RS 33:4563 - Recreation districts, objects and purposes
The objects and purposes of the recreation districts created under R.S. 33:4562 shall be to own and operate playgrounds and other facilities; or generally to engage in activities which would promote recreation and any related activity designed to encourage recreation and promote the general health and well being of youths.
Acts 1954, No. 542, §2.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes › §33:4564.1. Board of Recreation, St. Charles Parish

RS 33:4564.1 - Board of Recreation, St. Charles Parish
Notwithstanding the provisions of R.S. 33:4564(A) or any other provision of law to the contrary, the board of recreation of St. Charles Parish shall be composed of seven commissioners who shall govern the district and who shall be qualified voters and residents of the parish, and each of whom shall be a resident of a different ward of the parish. The members of the board shall be appointed by the parish governing authority. The five commissioners serving prior to the effective date of this Section shall serve out their terms. The two additional members appointed shall be appointed by the parish governing authority for an initial term as determined by the parish governing authority, not to exceed seven years, and they shall serve until their successors have been appointed and qualified. All commissioners shall thereafter be appointed by the parish governing authority for terms of five years. Any vacancy which occurs shall be filled by appointment of the parish governing authority for the unexpired term.
Added by Acts 1976, No. 643, §1.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes › §33:4564.2. Recreation District No. 1, Vermilion Parish; appointment of additional members

RS 33:4564.2 - Recreation District No. 1, Vermilion Parish; appointment of additional members
Notwithstanding the provisions of R.S. 33:4564(A) and (C) or any other provision of law to the contrary, the governing authority of the parish of Vermilion may increase the membership of the board of commissioners of the Vermilion Parish Recreation District No. 1 from five to eight members. The initial terms of the three additional members so authorized shall be as determined by the appointing authority not to exceed seven years, and the initial additional members shall serve until their successors have been appointed and qualified. All other provisions of law relative to members of the board shall apply to the additional commissioners.
Added by Acts 1981, No. 458, §1.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes › §33:4564.3. Ward Ten Recreation District of the parish of Rapides

RS 33:4564.3 - Ward Ten Recreation District of the parish of Rapides
Notwithstanding the provisions of R.S. 33:4564(A) and (C) or any other law to the contrary, the board of commissioners of Ward Ten Recreation District, Rapides Parish, Louisiana, shall be composed of nine members as follows:
(1) Six members shall be appointed by the governing authority of Rapides Parish.
(2) One member shall be appointed by the board of aldermen of the town of Ball with the approval of the mayor of Ball and shall be a qualified voter and resident of the town of Ball.
(3) The president of the Ward Ten girls softball program shall be a member.
(4) The president of the Ward Ten boys baseball program shall be a member.
Acts 1989, No. 95, §1; Acts 1990, No. 144, §1; Acts 2001, No. 811, §1, eff. June 26, 2001.
NOTE: See Acts 2001, No. 811, §2, relative to implementation of the Act.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes › §33:4564.4. Elizabeth Recreational District No. 3, Allen Parish; per diem

RS 33:4564.4 - Elizabeth Recreational District No. 3, Allen Parish; per diem
Notwithstanding the provisions of R.S. 33:4564(B) or any other law to the contrary, the members of the board of commissioners of Elizabeth Recreational District No. 3 of Allen Parish shall each receive a per diem of fifty 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 1997, No. 244, §1.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes › §33:4564.5. Board of recreation, Jackson Parish; powers

RS 33:4564.5 - Board of recreation, Jackson Parish; powers
A.(1) Notwithstanding the provisions of R.S. 33:4564(A) and (C) or any other provision of law to the contrary, the board of commissioners of a recreation district in Jackson Parish shall be composed of seven members. The commissioners shall be qualified voters and residents of the parish, and each commissioner shall be a resident of a different police jury district.
(2) Members shall serve initial terms as follows: three of the members shall serve terms of three years; two of the members shall serve terms of two years; and two of the members shall serve terms of one year as determined by lot at the first meeting of the board after the effective date of the reenactment of this Paragraph in 2012 [Acts 2012, No. 389, eff. 5-31-12].
(3) After such initial terms, their successors shall be appointed to terms of three years.
(4) If a commissioner's position on the board should become vacant by reason of death, resignation, or otherwise, prior to the expiration of his term, whether or not an initial term, such vacancy shall be filled for the remainder of the unexpired term.
B.(1) Notwithstanding the provisions of R.S. 33:4562 or 4566 or any other law to the contrary, the board of commissioners of a recreation district in Jackson Parish is subject to the general supervisory authority of the Jackson Parish governing authority. As such, the board shall not exercise any of the following powers except after review and approval of the proposed action by the parish governing authority:
(a) Adopt a budget for the recreation district.
(b) Make any change in the compensation or expenses of commissioners, the secretary-treasurer, and the director.
(c) Call an election on a tax proposition.
(d) Roll forward or roll back ad valorem tax millage rates.
(2) Additionally, the parish governing authority may annually set the ad valorem tax millage rate to be collected by the recreation board not to exceed the millage rate approved by the voters and subject to limits and requirements otherwise provided by law.
Acts 2001, No. 885, §1; Acts 2012, No. 389, §1, eff. May 31, 2012.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes › §33:4564.6. Livingston Parish Recreation District No. 2; per diem

RS 33:4564.6 - Livingston Parish Recreation District No. 2; per diem
Notwithstanding the provisions of R.S. 33:4564(B) or any other law to the contrary, the members of the board of commissioners of Recreation District No. 2 of Livingston Parish shall each receive a per diem of one hundred 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 2008, No. 430, §1.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes › §33:4564.7. Livingston Parish Recreation District No. 3; per diem

RS 33:4564.7 - Livingston Parish Recreation District No. 3; per diem
Notwithstanding the provisions of R.S. 33:4564(B) or any other law to the contrary, the members of the board of commissioners of Recreation District No. 3 of Livingston Parish shall each receive a per diem of one hundred dollars for attending a meeting of the board for a maximum of twelve meetings in each year, and for attending an emergency meeting, not to exceed twelve emergency meetings per year. Per diem paid pursuant to this Section shall be paid out of the funds of the district.
Acts 2009, No. 536, §1.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes › §33:4564.8. Recreation districts in St. Mary Parish; per diem

RS 33:4564.8 - Recreation districts in St. Mary Parish; per diem
Notwithstanding the provisions of R.S. 33:4564(B), the members of the boards of commissioners of recreation districts in St. Mary Parish may each receive a per diem of not less than ten dollars nor more than sixty-five dollars for attending meetings of the board for a maximum of twelve meetings each year. Per diem paid pursuant to this Section shall be paid out of the funds of the district.
Acts 2022, No. 211, §1.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes › §33:4565. Recreation districts, director

RS 33:4565 - Recreation districts, director
The board of commissioners is authorized to appoint a director who has had experience in the field of recreation and who is familiar with the principles and methods of playground and recreational activities. He shall serve at the pleasure of the board.
Acts 1954, No. 542, §5.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes › §33:4566. Recreation districts, taxation, bonds

RS 33:4566 - Recreation districts, taxation, bonds
The recreation districts created under the provisions of R.S. 33:4562 are declared to be political subdivisions of the state, and for the purpose of purchasing and acquiring lands, buildings, equipment, and other facilities, and for the construction and maintenance thereof are authorized to vote and levy special maintenance taxes and issue bonds when authorized to do so by a vote of the qualified electors of the district and as authorized by the Constitution and laws of the state of Louisiana. Any election authorized under this Section shall be called by the board of commissioners of the district, and in the same election to issue bonds the board may also submit to the qualified electors of the district a proposition to levy a special tax not to exceed fifteen mills on the dollar for a period not to exceed ten years for the purpose of maintaining and operating said district.
Acts 1954, No. 542, §8; Acts 1985, No. 91, §1.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes › §33:4566.1. Recreation District Number One of St. Tammany Parish

RS 33:4566.1 - Recreation District Number One of St. Tammany Parish
The board of commissioners of Recreation District Number One of St. Tammany Parish may issue general obligation bonds as provided in Article VI, Section 33 of the Constitution of Louisiana and state law for the purpose of acquiring, constructing, improving, maintaining, or operating any work of public improvement when authorized by a majority of the electors of the district voting in an election held for that purpose, subject to approval by the State Bond Commission.
Acts 1987, No. 188, §1.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes › §33:4567. St. Tammany Parish Recreation and Parks District; creation; purpose

RS 33:4567 - St. Tammany Parish Recreation and Parks District; creation; purpose
There is hereby created as a pilot project the St. Tammany Parish Recreation and Parks District, the jurisdiction of which shall extend throughout the entire parish of St. Tammany, notwithstanding the provisions of any law to the contrary. The purpose of the pilot program shall be to explore fully the benefits of coordinated efforts in the use of public and private recreational facilities to create a more healthful environment for the residents of St. Tammany Parish.
Acts 1988, No. 658, §1.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes › §33:4568. Nibletts Bluff Park Commission; creation

RS 33:4568 - Nibletts Bluff Park Commission; creation
There is hereby created the Nibletts Bluff Park Commission, whose territorial limits shall be the entire area within the limits of Ward Seven of Calcasieu Parish. The objectives and purposes of the authority shall be the development, maintenance and operation of Nibletts Bluff Park.
Added by Acts 1980, No. 489, §1.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes › §33:4568.1. Corporate status; domicile; purpose

RS 33:4568.1 - Corporate status; domicile; purpose
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 relating to the incurring of debt and the issuing of bonds therefor. The domicile of the commission shall be in ward seven of Calcasieu Parish. The commission may incur debt and contract obligations in accordance with law, sue and be sued, have a corporate seal, and perform any and all acts in its corporate capacity and in its corporate name which are necessary and proper for carrying out the purposes and object for which it is created.
Added by Acts 1980, No. 489, §1.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes › §33:4568.2. Board of commissioners

RS 33:4568.2 - Board of commissioners
A. The commission shall consist of seven commissioners who shall be qualified voters and residents of Ward Seven of Calcasieu Parish and who shall serve without compensation. The original members of the commission shall be appointed by the police jury of Calcasieu Parish, for the following terms: two members for a one-year term, two members for two-year terms, two members for three-year terms and one member for a four-year term. The commissioners shall serve until their successors are appointed and qualified. All commissioners appointed at the expiration of the original terms as set forth above shall be appointed for terms of four years.
B. Upon the expiration of the initial terms of the original commissioners, their successors shall be appointed by the commission in accordance with the procedure set forth in this Subsection. Ninety days prior to the expiration of a term, the commission shall call a meeting to be held in Ward Seven of the parish for the purpose of receiving nominations and voting thereon to select a successor to fill the vacancies. A notice of the meeting setting forth the time, place, and purpose thereof shall be published by the commission at least twice before the meeting in the official journal of Calcasieu Parish and in the Vinton News, Vinton, Louisiana. The meeting shall be held at least thirty days prior to the expiration of the term. The president of the commission shall preside at the meeting and receive nominations from persons present at the meeting, provided that any person submitting a nomination and any person whose name is submitted for nomination shall be a qualified voter and a resident of Ward Seven. At least three nominations shall be received for each vacancy to be filled. The nominations shall be submitted to the commission and the commission shall select the new commissioner from among those nominated.
C. When a vacancy occurs during a term and there is less than one year remaining on the unexpired term, a commissioner shall be appointed by the commission to serve the remainder of the unexpired term. When a vacancy occurs during a term and there is one year or more remaining on the unexpired term, the vacancy shall be filled for the remainder of the unexpired term in accordance with the procedure set forth in Subsection B of this Section.
Added by Acts 1980, No. 489, §1. Acts 1988, No. 285, §1.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes › §33:4568.3. Officers; quorum; employees

RS 33:4568.3 - Officers; quorum; employees
The commission shall elect from among its own members a president, vice-president, and a secretary-treasurer, whose duties shall be those customary to such offices. The commission shall meet in regular session once each month and shall also meet in special session as often as the president of the commission convenes them, or upon written request of four members. Four members of the commission shall constitute a quorum. The commission shall prescribe rules to govern its meetings, shall maintain suitable offices in Ward Seven of Calcasieu Parish and may contract with and employ such employees as the commission, in its discretion, deems necessary, and prescribe their duties and fix their compensation.
Added by Acts 1980, No. 489, §1.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes › §33:4568.5. Annual report

RS 33:4568.5 - Annual report
The board shall make an annual report to the police jury of Calcasieu Parish showing all receipts and disbursements of the board; setting forth the general condition of the park, its buildings, structures and other facilities; and making such recommendations as it deems advisable for the development, maintenance and operation of the park. A copy of this report shall be published in the official journal of Calcasieu Parish.
Added by Acts 1980, No. 489, §1.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes › §33:4569. Iberville Parish Parks and Recreation District; creation; limits; purpose

RS 33:4569 - Iberville Parish Parks and Recreation District; creation; limits; purpose
There is hereby created the Iberville Parish Parks and Recreation District, referred to in this Section and R.S. 33:4569.1 through 4569.3 as the "district", whose authority shall encompass all territory within the geographic limits of the parish of Iberville, notwithstanding the provisions of any law to the contrary. The district is created for the purposes set forth in this Section and R.S. 33:4569.1 through 4569.3 and shall be responsible for the acquisition, construction, development, maintenance, and operation of parks and recreational facilities and programs in Iberville Parish.
Added by Acts 1983, No. 557, §1; Acts 2019, No. 61, §1.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes › §33:4569.1. Board of commissioners; membership; officers; compensation; personnel

RS 33:4569.1 - Board of commissioners; membership; officers; compensation; personnel
A. The control and management of the affairs of the district shall be vested in a board of commissioners, referred to in this Section and R.S. 33:4569.2 and 4569.3 as the "board". The members of the governing authority of the parish of Iberville shall serve as the members of the board.
B.(1) The board shall prescribe rules fixing its meetings and procedure and may elect such officers as may be needed, including a chairman, from among its membership. A majority of the membership of the board shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. Members of the board shall serve without compensation or reimbursement of expenses incurred.
(2)(a) The board may appoint, employ, and fix the salary of a full-time director of parks and recreation, who shall have the duties and responsibilities as may be determined by the board, and may also employ and fix the salaries, duties, and responsibilities of an assistant director and additional staff as necessary to operate park and recreational facilities and programs.
(b)(i) Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, the employees of the district shall become employees of the parish of Iberville upon the adoption of an ordinance by the governing authority of the parish of Iberville. The ordinance shall provide that an employee shall be subject to the same administrative rules and regulations as other parish employees and shall be eligible to receive compensation and benefits as provided for other parish employees.
(ii) The provisions of Item (i) of this Subparagraph shall not be construed to require the parish of Iberville to reduce the compensation or benefits of any employee who was formerly employed by the district.
(iii) Any parish employee may provide services to, or on behalf of, the district pursuant to an intergovernmental agreement between the parish of Iberville and the district.
Added by Acts 1983, No. 557, §1; Acts 1999, No. 876, §1; Acts 2019, No. 61, §1; Acts 2023, No. 156, §1.
NOTE: See Acts 2019, No. 61, §2, regarding terms of board members.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes › §33:4569.2. Corporate status; domicile

RS 33:4569.2 - Corporate status; domicile
The district 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 relative to the incurring of debt and the issuing of bonds therefor. The domicile of the district shall be designated by the members at the first regular meeting of the board. The district may buy and sell property, incur debt and contract obligations in accordance with law, sue and be sued, and perform any and all acts in its corporate capacity and in its corporate name which are necessary and proper for effectuating the purposes and objects for which it is created.
Added by Acts 1983, No. 557, §1; Acts 2019, No. 61, §1.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes › §33:4570. The Recreation and Park Commission for the Parish of East Baton Rouge; creation

RS 33:4570 - The Recreation and Park Commission for the Parish of East Baton Rouge; creation
There is hereby created the Recreation and Park Commission for the Parish of East Baton Rouge, whose authority shall extend to the whole parish, inclusive of the territorial limits of the city of Baton Rouge, as those limits are now or may hereafter be fixed and determined.
Acts 1985, No. 95, §1, eff. June 29, 1985.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes › §33:4570.1. Board of commissioners; officers; quorum; employees

RS 33:4570.1 - Board of commissioners; officers; quorum; employees
A. The commission shall be composed of three ex officio members and six appointed members for a total of nine commissioners. The ex officio members shall be the mayor-president, or an officer or employee of the city or parish designated by the mayor-president from time to time; a member of the school board of East Baton Rouge Parish, designated by the school board for a term coincident with his term on the school board; and a member of the planning commission designated by the planning commission for a term coincident with his term on the planning commission. The six appointed members shall be qualified voters of the parish appointed by the metropolitan council for terms of three years. Vacancies shall be filled by the designating or appointing body for the unexpired portion of the term. All commission members shall serve without compensation.
B. The commission shall elect from the six appointed members a chairman, a vice chairman, and a treasurer whose terms of office shall be one year. Four members shall constitute a quorum of the commission for all purposes. The commission shall have the power and authority to name and employ a person who shall be designated as superintendent of the commission, who shall not be a member of the commission, and who shall be ex officio secretary of the commission, and to prescribe and pay an annual salary to the superintendent.
Acts 1985, No. 95, §1, eff. June 29, 1985.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes › §33:4570.2. Legal status; rights and privileges

RS 33:4570.2 - Legal status; rights and privileges
The commission is the legal successor of the Baton Rouge Parish and Municipal Recreation Commission for the Parish of East Baton Rouge, and succeeds to all of the rights and obligations of the said late recreation commission, and to the ownership of all of the property, movable or immovable, tangible or intangible, owned by the said late recreation commission, and to all of the rights, privileges, and concessions of every kind and nature invested in and exercised by the said late recreation commission, by the city of Baton Rouge, or the parish of East Baton Rouge. The commission has the right to own and administer in the public welfare, and for public recreational and park purposes, the leases, concessions, rights, and privileges heretofore granted by the late commission council of the city of Baton Rouge, and the late police jury of the parish of East Baton Rouge to the said late recreation commission and to develop and expand upon these leases, concessions, rights, and privileges.
Acts 1985, No. 95, §1, eff. June 29, 1985.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes › §33:4570.12. Oswald-Dubea Arboretum and Nature Center of LaSalle Park, Jefferson Parish

RS 33:4570.12 - Oswald-Dubea Arboretum and Nature Center of LaSalle Park, Jefferson Parish
A portion of LaSalle Park located in Jefferson Parish is hereby named and shall be known as the Oswald-Dubea Arboretum and Nature Center of LaSalle Park. The provisions of this Section shall be exempt from the provisions of R.S. 14:3161.
Acts 2004, No. 55, §1.
1R.S. 14:316 was repealed by Acts 2004, No. 577, §2. See now R.S. 42:267, enacted by Acts 2004, No. 577, §1.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes › §33:4571. Special districts for preservation and development of recreational facilities, historic sites or areas, tourist attractions, central business district areas; creation by parishes

RS 33:4571 - Special districts for preservation and development of recreational facilities, historic sites or areas, tourist attractions, central business district areas; creation by parishes
The governing authority of any parish in the state is authorized and empowered, upon its own initiative, to form and create a special district or districts for the preservation and development of recreational facilities, historic sites or areas, tourist attractions and central business district areas, such district(s) to comprise the entire parish or any part(s) of it, or by agreement with the governing authority of any other parish or parishes to combine two or more parishes or parts thereof into such a district or districts with such name or names as the governing authority or authorities may designate, provided that no such special district shall extend into the corporate limits of a municipality without the consent of its governing body.
Wherever parish or governing authority of a parish is used in this part it shall be construed to include the governing authority of any municipality which has boundaries coextensive with the parish in which it is located.
Added by Acts 1970, No. 605, §1; Acts 1972, No. 110, §1. Amended by Acts 1974, No. 497, §1.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes › §33:4574.4. West Baton Rouge Parish Tourist Commission; terms; powers, duties, and responsibilities

RS 33:4574.4 - West Baton Rouge Parish Tourist Commission; terms; powers, duties, and responsibilities
A. Notwithstanding the provisions of R.S. 33:4574(F), the West Baton Rouge Parish Police Jury shall appoint the directors to staggered terms of three years.
B. For the purpose of encouraging visitors to and promoting tourism in the parish, the West Baton Rouge Parish Tourist Commission may utilize funds received from the tax levied and collected under the authority of R.S. 33:4574.1 or R.S. 33:4574.1.1 and from any other sources:
(1) To promote the parish's history, culture, art, folklife, recreational and leisure opportunities, natural and scenic resources, transportation, sites, attractions, accommodations, and events.
(2) To cooperate and enter into agreements with governmental agencies, tourist promotion agencies, and private nonprofit associations and organizations for the promotion or development of the parish and area.
(3) To foster a greater awareness and understanding of the parish, its history, and its potential.
(4) To acquire or lease immovable property in accordance with applicable law and ordinances.
Added by Acts 1982, No. 199, §1, eff. July 15, 1982. Acts 1985, No. 210, §1, eff. July 6, 1985; Acts 1995, No. 47, §1, eff. June 8, 1995.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes › §33:4574.5. Alexandria/Pineville Area Convention and Visitors Bureau

RS 33:4574.5 - Alexandria/Pineville Area Convention and Visitors Bureau
A. The Alexandria/Pineville Area Convention and Visitors Bureau shall be composed of nine members appointed as follows:
(1) One member appointed by the Central Louisiana Regional Chamber of Commerce.
(2) One member appointed by the CENLA chapter of the Louisiana Restaurant Association.
(3) Two members appointed by the Alexandria Hotel-Motel Association.
(4) Two members appointed by the governing authority of Rapides Parish.
(5) One member appointed by the Central Louisiana Attractions Associations.
(6) One member appointed by the mayor of Alexandria.
(7) One member appointed by the mayor of Pineville.
B. The members of the bureau shall serve for terms of one year each or until their successors take office.
C. The bureau shall be authorized and responsible for executing and implementing the provisions of R.S. 33:4574, 4574.1, 4574.2, and 4574.3. The bureau shall make an annual report of matters affecting its activities and responsibilities.
D.(1) In addition to the authority and responsibilities provided for in Subsection C of this Section, the bureau may levy and collect the occupancy tax provided for in this Section in the manner and according to the procedures authorized by R.S. 33:4574.1.1, except that the tax shall not include amounts charged for overnight camping facilities. However, the rate of tax authorized for the bureau by such Section shall be reduced by one percent for each one percent of occupancy tax levied as provided for in R.S. 33:4574.7 and 4574.8.
(2) The net proceeds of the tax, after deduction of reasonable collection expenses, shall be used for the same purposes, and in the same priorities as is provided for in R.S. 33:4574.7(C) and (J) and, in the case of taxes levied and collected on the paid occupancy of hotel rooms located within the downtown area in the city of Alexandria as designated by the city council, R.S. 33:4574.8(B).
E.(1) Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, the bureau may use revenues of the bureau derived from hotel/motel occupancy taxes dedicated pursuant to R.S. 33:4574.1.1 and sales and use taxes dedicated pursuant to R.S. 47:302.30 and 322.32 for the additional purpose of constructing, acquiring, improving, operating, and maintaining capital facilities and improvements, including a visitors center.
(2) Nothing in this Subsection shall be construed to authorize the bureau to use for this purpose any revenues that are not revenues of the bureau as otherwise provided by law.
Acts 1984, No. 955, §1, eff. Sept. 1, 1984; Acts 1991, No. 628, §1; Acts 1995, No. 47, §1, eff. June 8, 1995; Acts 2011, No. 270, §1, eff. June 28, 2011; Acts 2021, No. 47, §1.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes › §33:4574.6. Tangipahoa Parish Tourist Commission; acquisition of property

RS 33:4574.6 - Tangipahoa Parish Tourist Commission; acquisition of property
A. Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, the Tangipahoa Parish Tourist Commission may acquire, purchase, and lease as lessee property, real, personal, or mixed, for carrying out the purposes of the commission and may sell, lease as lessor, transfer, and dispose of any property or interest therein at any time acquired by it. The title to all such property shall be taken in the name of the commission.
B. Notwithstanding the provisions of R.S. 33:4574(F), the Tangipahoa Parish Tourist Commission shall be governed by a board of directors of eight members appointed by the governing authority of the parish of Tangipahoa for terms of three years.
Acts 1985, No. 921, §1; Acts 1987, No. 519, §1, eff. July 9, 1987; Acts 1995, No. 47, §1, eff. June 8, 1995; Acts 2012, No. 313, §1.
NOTE: See Acts 1985, No. 921, §2.
NOTE: See Acts 1987, No. 519, §2, regarding additional member.
NOTE: See Acts 1995, No. 47, §2.