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2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes › §33:130.280. General compliances; enhancement

RS 33:130.280 - General compliances; enhancement
A. No provision of this Subpart shall be construed so as to exempt the district from compliance with the provisions of Louisiana laws pertaining to open meetings, public records, fiscal agents, official journals, dual officeholding and employment, public bidding for the purchase of supplies and materials and construction of public works, the Code of Governmental Ethics, the Right to Property in Article I, Section 4 of the Constitution of Louisiana, and the Louisiana Election Code.
B. The district shall have the power and right to adopt a program or programs awarding contracts to, and establishing set-aside goals and preference procedures for the benefit of, businesses owned and operated by socially or economically disadvantaged persons in accordance with any of the provisions of R.S. 38:2233 and of Chapter 19 of Title 39 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950.
C. The financial records of the district shall be audited pursuant to the provisions of R.S. 24:513.
Acts 1989, No. 775, §1, eff. July 9, 1989.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes › §33:130.291. Ruston-Lincoln Industrial Development District; creation; territorial jurisdiction

RS 33:130.291 - Ruston-Lincoln Industrial Development District; creation; territorial jurisdiction
A. The Ruston-Lincoln Industrial Development District, hereinafter referred to as the "district", is hereby constituted and is declared to be a body politic and political subdivision of the state of Louisiana, as defined in Article VI, Section 44 of the Constitution of Louisiana. Pursuant to Article VI, Sections 19 and 21 of the Constitution of Louisiana, the district acting through its board of commissioners, the governing authority of said district, is hereby granted all of the rights, powers, privileges, and immunities granted to political subdivisions for industrial, commercial, research, and economic development purposes, including but not limited to the power of taxation, the power to incur debt and issue revenue and general obligation bonds, certificates of indebtedness, bond and certificate anticipation notes, and refunding bonds, subject to the limitations hereinafter provided.
B. The district created pursuant hereto shall be established for the primary object and purpose of promoting and encouraging industrial development to stimulate the economy through commerce, industry, and research and for the utilization and development of natural and human resources of the area by providing job opportunities.
C. The boundaries of the district shall be coterminous with the boundaries of Lincoln Parish.
Acts 1989, 2nd Ex. Sess., No. 16, §1.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes › §33:130.293. Powers of district

RS 33:130.293 - Powers of district
The district, acting by and through its board of commissioners, shall have and exercise all powers of a political subdivision necessary or convenient for the carrying out of its objects and purposes, including but not limited to rights and powers set out in this Subpart:
(1) To sue and be sued.
(2) To adopt, use, and alter at will a corporate seal.
(3) To acquire by gift, grant, expropriation, purchase, or otherwise, all property, including rights-of-way; to hold and use any franchise or property, immovable, movable, or mixed, tangible or intangible, or any interest therein, necessary or desirable for carrying out the objects and purposes of the district, including but not limited to the establishment, maintenance, and operation of industrial parks, ports, harbors, and terminals.
(4) To enter into contracts for the purchase, acquisition, construction, and improvement of works and facilities necessary in connection with the purposes of the district.
(5) In its own name and on its behalf to incur debt and to issue general obligation bonds, revenue bonds, certificates, notes, and other evidences of indebtedness and to levy and cause to be collected ad valorem taxes as provided in this Subpart and as may be provided by general law.
(6) To require and issue licenses with respect to its properties and facilities.
(7) To regulate the imposition of fees and rental charges by the district for its facilities and services rendered by it.
(8) To borrow money and pledge all or part of its revenues, leases, rents, or other advantages as security for such loans.
(9) To appoint officers, agents, and employees, prescribe their duties, and fix their compensation.
Acts 1989, 2nd Ex. Sess., No. 16, §1.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes › §33:130.297. Securities

RS 33:130.297 - Securities
Bonds, certificates, or other evidences of indebtedness issued by the district under this Subpart are deemed to be securities of public entities within the meaning of Chapters 13 and 13-A of Title 39 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, and shall be subject to defeasance in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 14 of Title 39 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, and may be refunded in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 14-A and 15 of Title 39 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, and may also be issued as short term revenue notes of a public entity under Chapter 15-A of Title 39 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950.
Acts 1989, 2nd Ex. Sess., No. 16, §1.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes › §33:130.298. Exemption from taxation

RS 33:130.298 - Exemption from taxation
The district and all properties at any time owned by the district and the income therefrom and all bonds, certificates, and other evidences of indebtedness issued by the district under this Subpart and the interest or income therefrom shall be exempt from all taxation by the state of Louisiana.
Acts 1989, 2nd Ex. Sess., No. 16, §1.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes › §33:130.299. General compliances; enhancement

RS 33:130.299 - General compliances; enhancement
A. No provisions of this Subpart shall be construed so as to exempt the district from compliance with the provisions of Louisiana laws pertaining to open meetings, public records, fiscal agents, official journals, dual officeholding and employment, public bidding for the purchase of supplies and materials, and construction of public works, the Code of Governmental Ethics, the Right to Property in Article I, Section 4 of the Constitution of Louisiana, and the Louisiana Election Code.
B. The district shall have the power and right to adopt a program or programs awarding contracts to, and establishing set-aside goals and preference procedures for the benefit of, businesses owned and operated by socially or economically disadvantaged persons in accordance with any of the provisions of R.S. 38:2233 and of Chapter 19 of Title 39 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, entitled "Louisiana Minority Business Enterprise Act".
C. The financial records of the district shall be subject to audit pursuant to the provisions of R.S. 24:513.
Acts 1989, 2nd Ex. Sess., No. 16, §1.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes › §33:130.301. St. Landry Parish Economic and Industrial Development District

RS 33:130.301 - St. Landry Parish Economic and Industrial Development District
A.(1) The St. Landry Parish Economic Inducement District, the St. Landry Parish Economic and Industrial Development District and the St. Landry Parish Industrial District are hereby consolidated into one district. The assets, liabilities, and obligations of all the districts hereby consolidated shall be combined and assigned to the new district hereby created.
(2) There is hereby created a body politic and corporate of the state which shall exist in perpetuity and be known as the St. Landry Parish Economic and Industrial Development District, hereinafter referred to as the "district". The district shall comprise all of the territory located within St. Landry Parish. The district shall be a political subdivision of the state as defined in Article VI, Section 44(2) of the Constitution of Louisiana. Pursuant to Article VI, Sections 19 and 20 of the Constitution of Louisiana, the district, acting through its board of commissioners, the governing authority of the district, is hereby granted all of the rights, powers, privileges, and immunities accorded by law and the Constitution of Louisiana to political subdivisions of the state, including the powers of taxation and issuance of revenue and general obligation bonds.
B. The district is established for the primary purpose of stimulating industrial and commercial development in St. Landry Parish. In the pursuit of this goal, special attention shall be focused on developing stable and more extensive employment opportunities, promoting economic development in disadvantaged communities, improving infrastructure, and promoting the overall welfare of the citizens of the parish.
Acts 1997, No. 1366, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1998.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes › §33:130.307. Securities

RS 33:130.307 - Securities
Bonds, certificates, or other evidences of indebtedness issued by the district under this Subpart are deemed to be securities of public entities within the meaning of Chapters 13 and 13-A of Title 39 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, and shall be subject to defeasance in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 14 of Title 39 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, and may be refunded in accordance with the provisions of Chapters 14-A and 15 of Title 39 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, and may also be issued as short-term revenue notes of a public entity under Chapter 15-A of Title 39 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950.
Acts 1997, No. 1366, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1998.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes › §33:130.311. Sulphur Industrial Development District; creation; territorial jurisdiction; termination

RS 33:130.311 - Sulphur Industrial Development District; creation; territorial jurisdiction; termination
A. The Sulphur Industrial Development District, hereinafter referred to as the "district", is hereby constituted and is declared to be a body politic and political subdivision of the state of Louisiana, as defined in Article VI, Section 44 of the Constitution of Louisiana. Pursuant to Article VI, Sections 19 and 21 of the Constitution of Louisiana, the district acting through its board of commissioners, the governing authority of said district, is hereby granted all of the rights, powers, privileges, and immunities granted to political subdivisions for industrial, commercial, research, and economic development purposes, including but not limited to the power of taxation, the power to incur debt and issue revenue and general obligation bonds, certificates of indebtedness, bond and certificate anticipation notes, and refunding bonds, subject to the limitations hereinafter provided.
B. The district created pursuant hereto shall be established for the primary object and purpose of promoting and encouraging industrial development to stimulate the economy through commerce, industry, and research, and for the utilization and development of natural and human resources of the area by providing job opportunities.
C. The boundaries of the district shall be coterminous with the boundaries of the city of Sulphur.
D. If the city of Sulphur wishes to terminate the district, it may remove board members, suspend its operations, and adopt a resolution requesting that the legislature repeal the provisions of this Subpart.
Acts 1991, No. 723, §1; Acts 2020, No. 194, §1.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes › §33:130.313. Powers of district

RS 33:130.313 - Powers of district
The district, acting by and through its board of commissioners, subject to approval of the city council, shall have and exercise all powers of a political subdivision necessary or convenient for the carrying out of its objects and purposes, including but not limited to rights and powers set out in this Subpart:
(1) To sue and be sued.
(2) To adopt, use, and alter at will a corporate seal.
(3) To acquire by gift, grant, expropriation, purchase, or otherwise, all property, including rights of way; to hold and use any franchise or property, immovable, movable, or mixed, tangible or intangible, or any interest therein, necessary or desirable for carrying out the objects and purposes of the district, including but not limited to the establishment, maintenance, and operation of industrial parks, ports, harbors, and terminals.
(4) To enter into contracts for the purchase, acquisition, construction, and improvement of works and facilities necessary in connection with the purposes of the district.
(5) In its own name and on its behalf to incur debt and to issue general obligation bonds, revenue bonds, certificates, notes, and other evidences of indebtedness, and to levy and cause to be collected ad valorem taxes as provided in this Subpart and as may be provided by general law.
(6) To require and issue licenses with respect to its properties and facilities.
(7) To regulate the imposition of fees and rental charges by the district for its facilities and services rendered by it.
(8) To borrow money and pledge all or part of its revenues, leases, rents, or other advantages as security for such loans.
(9) To appoint officers, agents, and employees, prescribe their duties, and fix their compensation.
Acts 1991, No. 723, §1.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes › §33:130.317. Securities

RS 33:130.317 - Securities
Bonds, certificates, or other evidences of indebtedness issued by the district under this Subpart are deemed to be securities of public entities within the meaning of Chapters 13 and 13-A of Title 39 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, and shall be subject to defeasance in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 14 of Title 39 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, and may be refunded in accordance with the provisions of Chapters 14-A and 15 of Title 39 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, and may also be issued as short-term revenue notes of a public entity under Chapter 15-A of Title 39 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950.
Acts 1991, No. 723, §1.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes › §33:130.318. Exemption from taxation

RS 33:130.318 - Exemption from taxation
The district and all properties at any time owned by the district and the income therefrom and all bonds, certificates, and other evidences of indebtedness issued by the district under this Subpart and the interest or income therefrom shall be exempt from all taxation by the state of Louisiana.
Acts 1991, No. 723, §1.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes › §33:130.319. General compliances; enhancement

RS 33:130.319 - General compliances; enhancement
A. No provisions of this Subpart shall be construed so as to exempt the district from compliance with the provisions of Louisiana laws pertaining to open meetings, public records, fiscal agents, official journals, dual office holding and employment, public bidding for the purchase of supplies and materials, and construction of public works, the Code of Governmental Ethics, the Right to Property in Article I, Section 4 of the Constitution of Louisiana, and the Louisiana Election Code.
B. The district shall have the power and right to adopt a program or programs awarding contracts to, and establishing set-aside goals and preference procedures for the benefit of, businesses owned or operated by socially or economically disadvantaged persons in accordance with any of the provisions of R.S. 38:2233 and of Chapter 19 of Title 39 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, entitled "Louisiana Minority Business Enterprise Act".
C. The financial records of the district shall be subject to audit pursuant to the provisions of R.S. 24:513.
Acts 1991, No. 723, §1.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes › §33:130.351. England Economic and Industrial Development District; creation; territorial jurisdiction

RS 33:130.351 - England Economic and Industrial Development District; creation; territorial jurisdiction
There is hereby created a body politic and corporate of the state which shall exist in perpetuity and be known as England Economic and Industrial Development District, hereinafter referred to as the "district". The district shall be composed of all of the territory located within Rapides Parish. The district shall be a political subdivision of the state as defined in Article VI, Section 44(2) of the Constitution of Louisiana. Pursuant to Article VI, Sections 19 and 20 of the Constitution of Louisiana, the district, acting through its board of commissioners, the governing authority of the said district, is hereby granted all of the rights, powers, privileges, and immunities accorded by law and the Constitution of Louisiana to political subdivisions of the state, including but not limited to the power of taxation, the power to incur debt and issue revenue and general obligation bonds, certificates of indebtedness, bonds and certificate anticipation notes, refunding bonds, and the power of taxation, subject to the limitations hereinafter provided.
Acts 1991, No. 142, §1, eff. June 30, 1991.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes › §33:130.352. Object and purposes

RS 33:130.352 - Object and purposes
The district is created for the object and purposes of accepting title from the United States of America to any or all real and personal property and improvements included in England Air Force Base and utilizing that and other property, and all assistance available from the United States government and all other sources, to replace and enhance the economic benefits generated by the former air base with diversified activities, including, but not limited to, activities and planned land uses to foster creation of new jobs, economic development, industry, health care, commerce, manufacturing, tourism, relocation of people and businesses to the area, aviation, military, warehousing, transportation, offices, recreation, housing, and conservation, the acquisition of land and improvements, and the construction, operation, and maintenance of facilities, improvements and infrastructure, including buildings, runways, roads, bridges, drainage, and utilities.
Acts 1991, No. 142, §1, eff. June 30, 1991.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes › §33:130.354. Governmental functions

RS 33:130.354 - Governmental functions
The exercise by the board of the powers conferred by this Subpart shall be deemed and held to be essential governmental functions of the state. As the exercise of the powers granted hereby will be in all respects for the benefit of the people of the state, for the increase of their commerce and prosperity, and for the improvement of their health and living conditions, the district shall not be required to pay any taxes, including, but not limited to, sales and use taxes, ad valorem, occupational licensing, income, or any other taxes of any kind or nature, or assessments upon any property acquired or used by the district under the provisions of this Subpart, or upon the income therefrom, and any property acquired or used by the district under the provisions of this Subpart and the income therefrom, and any bonds issued hereunder and the income therefrom shall be exempt from taxation by the state and by any parish, municipality, or other political subdivision of the state. The district shall not be deemed to be a public utility and shall not be subject in any respect to the authority, control, regulation, or supervision of the Louisiana Public Service Commission or any other regulatory body of the state, or any political subdivision thereof.
Acts 1991, No. 142, §1, eff. June 30, 1991.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes › §33:130.356. Annexation

RS 33:130.356 - Annexation
A. In the event of annexation of all or any part of the property now or previously a portion of England Air Force Base, then in that event the following functions and usages of that property shall not be regulated by the annexing municipality:
(1) Zoning.
(2) Land use planning.
(3) Building codes, restrictions, and standards.
(4) Subdivision requirements for land and other regulations of property.
B. All land use, development, and regulation powers, in addition to the foregoing, with respect to land formerly a part of England Air Force Base or ever owned or leased by the district shall be vested in the district.
Acts 1991, No. 142, §1, eff. June 30, 1991.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes › §33:130.358. Securities

RS 33:130.358 - Securities
Bonds, certificates, or other evidences of indebtedness issued by the district or any subdistrict of the district, under this Subpart are deemed to be securities of public entities within the meaning of Chapters 13 and 13-A of Title 39 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, and shall be subject to defeasance in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 14 of Title 39 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, and may be refunded in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 14-A and 15 of Title 39 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, and may also be issued as short term revenue notes of a public entity under Chapter 15-A of Title 39 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950.
Acts 1991, No. 142, §1, eff. June 30, 1991.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes › §33:130.359. Exemption from taxation

RS 33:130.359 - Exemption from taxation
The district and all properties at any time owned by the district and the income therefrom and all bonds, certificates, and other evidence of indebtedness issued by the district under this Subpart and the interest or income therefrom shall be exempt from all taxation by the state of Louisiana.
Acts 1991, No. 142, §1, eff. June 30, 1991.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes › §33:130.361. Beauregard Parish Economic and Industrial Development District

RS 33:130.361 - Beauregard Parish Economic and Industrial Development District
A. There is hereby created a body politic and corporate of the state which shall exist in perpetuity and be known as the Beauregard Parish Economic and Industrial Development District, hereinafter referred to as the "district". The district shall comprise all of the territory located within the parish of Beauregard. The district shall be a political subdivision of the state as defined in Article VI, Section 44(2) of the Constitution of Louisiana. Pursuant to Article VI, Sections 19 and 20 of the Constitution of Louisiana, the district, acting through its board of commissioners, the governing authority of the district, is hereby granted all of the rights, powers, privileges, and immunities accorded by law and the Constitution of Louisiana to political subdivisions of the state, except the power of taxation.
B. The primary purpose of the district shall be to stimulate and encourage the development of an industrial park for economic development through commerce and industry, to use and develop natural and human resources of the area, and to provide job opportunities.
Acts 1999, No. 36, §1.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes › §33:130.371. New Orleans Economic Development Commission

RS 33:130.371 - New Orleans Economic Development Commission
A. The New Orleans Economic Development Commission, hereinafter referred to as the "commission", is hereby created and is declared to be a body politic and political subdivision of the state of Louisiana, as defined in Article VI, Section 44 of the Constitution of Louisiana. The commission, acting through its board of commissioners, the governing authority of said commission, is hereby granted all of the rights, powers, privileges, and immunities granted to political subdivisions for industrial, commercial, research, and economic development purposes, excluding the power of taxation.
B. The commission is established for the primary object and purpose of establishing and adopting a master economic development plan for the parish of Orleans.
C.(1) The board of commissioners, hereinafter referred to as the board, shall be composed of thirteen members as follows:
(a) The chairman of the Chamber/New Orleans and the River Region.
(b) The chairman of the Downtown Development District of the city of New Orleans.
(c) The president of the New Orleans City Council.
(d) The chairman of the New Orleans Business Council.
(e) The chairman of the Almonaster-Michoud Industrial District.
(f) One state senator, whose district lies totally within the parish of Orleans, to be appointed by a majority of the New Orleans legislative delegation.
(g) One state representative, whose district lies totally within the parish of Orleans, to be appointed by a majority of the New Orleans legislative delegation.
(h) One college or university president or chancellor, to be appointed by a majority of the college or university presidents or chancellors from all the colleges and universities whose campuses are located within the parish of Orleans.
(i) The chairman of the New Orleans City Planning Commission.
(j) One member of and appointed by the Greater New Orleans American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations.
(k) The mayor of the city of New Orleans who shall serve as chairman of the commission.
(l) One member of and appointed by the Earhart-Tulane Corridor Association.
(m) One member of and appointed by the Black Economic Development Commission.
(2) In preparation of the economic development plan, as provided in Subsection A of this Section, the commission shall make careful and comprehensive surveys and studies of present conditions and future economic growth of the parish. A plan shall be made with the general purpose of guiding and accomplishing a coordinated, adjusted, and harmonious economic development plan of the parish, which will, in accordance with present and future needs, best promote the natural, cultural, and economic resources of the parish and the citizens and businesses in the parish.
Acts 1992, No. 742, §1.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes › §33:130.381. Northeast Economic Development District; creation; territorial jurisdiction

RS 33:130.381 - Northeast Economic Development District; creation; territorial jurisdiction
A. The Northeast Economic Development District (NEED), hereinafter referred to as the "district", is hereby constituted and is declared to be a body politic and political subdivision of the state of Louisiana, as defined in Article VI, Section 44 of the Constitution of Louisiana. Pursuant to Article VI, Sections 19 and 21 of the Constitution of Louisiana, the district, acting through its board of commissioners, the governing authority of said district, is hereby granted all of the rights, powers, privileges, and immunities granted to political subdivisions for industrial, commercial, research, and economic development purposes, including but not limited to the power of taxation, the power to incur debt and issue revenue and general obligation bonds, certificates of indebtedness, bond and revenue anticipation notes, and refunding bonds, subject to the limitations hereinafter provided.
B. The district created pursuant hereto shall be established for the primary object and purpose of promoting, encouraging, and participating in infrastructure improvements to stimulate the economy through commerce, industry, and research and for the utilization and development of natural, physical, and human resources of the area by providing job opportunities. The district shall establish priorities for assistance to be provided by the district, giving consideration to the following: unemployment in general, youth unemployment, per capita income, migration, and the number of residents receiving public assistance. The district referred to herein shall meet no later than September 15, 1992 with representatives of the parishes named in this Section who shall represent business, labor, and elected officials for the purpose of devising and implementing a comprehensive Northeast Louisiana Economic Development Initiative.
C. The boundaries of the district shall be coterminous with the boundaries of the parishes of East Carroll, Madison, Richland, Tensas, and those portions of Ouachita and Concordia Parishes contained in Senate District Thirty-four.
Acts 1992, No. 929, §1, eff. July 9, 1992.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes › §33:130.382. Board of commissioners; members

RS 33:130.382 - Board of commissioners; members
The district shall be governed by the board of directors of the Northeast Economic Development Foundation, hereinafter referred to as the "board of commissioners". The members of the board shall be appointed as follows: one member shall be appointed by the governing authority of each parish within the district; one member shall be appointed by the leadership of the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry; one member shall be appointed by the leadership of the American Federation of Labor-Congress of International Organizations; and each of the members of the legislature whose legislative district is in any part within this district shall be ex officio members with full voting status. A vacancy on the board shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment. An appointed member shall continue to serve until a successor is appointed. Members shall be compensated and may be removed for good cause in accordance with the articles of incorporation and bylaws.
Acts 1992, No. 929, §1, eff. July 9, 1992.
{{NOTE: SEE ACTS 1993, NO. 807, §3, EFF. JUNE 22, 1993.}}
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes › §33:130.383. Officers; meetings; quorum

RS 33:130.383 - Officers; meetings; quorum
Officers of the board of commissioners shall be selected and perform their duties, meetings shall be held, and a quorum shall be required, all as provided in the articles of incorporation and bylaws of the Northeast Economic Development Foundation on September 1, 1992.
Acts 1992, No. 929, §1, eff. July 9, 1992.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes › §33:130.384. Powers of district

RS 33:130.384 - Powers of district
The district, acting by and through its board of commissioners, shall have and exercise all powers of a political subdivision necessary or convenient for the carrying out of its objects and purposes, including but not limited to rights and powers set out in this Subpart:
(1) To sue and be sued.
(2) To adopt, use, and alter at will a corporate seal.
(3) To acquire by gift, grant, purchase, lease, or otherwise, all property, including servitudes or rights of way; to hold and use any franchise or property, immovable, movable, or mixed, corporeal or incorporeal, or any interest therein, necessary or desirable for carrying out the objectives and purposes of the district, including but not limited to the establishment, maintenance, and operation of industrial or commercial parks.
(4) To receive by gift, grant, donation, or otherwise any sum of money, or property, aid, or assistance from the United States, the state of Louisiana, or any political subdivision thereof, or any person, firm, or corporation.
(5) To enter into contracts for the purchase, acquisition, construction, maintenance, and improvement of works and facilities necessary in connection with the purposes of the district.
(6) In its own name and on its own behalf to incur debt and to issue general obligation bonds, revenue bonds, certificates, notes, and other evidences of indebtedness and to levy and cause to be collected ad valorem or sales and use taxes as provided in this Subpart and as may be provided by general law.
(7) To require and issue licenses with respect to its properties and facilities.
(8) To regulate the imposition of fees and rentals charged by the district for its facilities and for services rendered by it.
(9) To mortgage properties constructed or acquired and to borrow money and pledge all or part of its revenues, leases, rents, or other advantages as security for such loans.
(10) To sell immovable property owned by the commission after legal notice as provided by law for the judicial sale of immovable property.
(11) To appoint officers, agents, and employees, prescribe their duties, and fix their compensation.
(12) To contract, upon such terms as it may agree upon, for legal, financial, engineering, and other professional services necessary or expedient in the conduct of its affairs.
(13) To utilize the services of the executive departments of the state upon mutually agreeable terms and conditions.
(14) To adopt bylaws for the regulation of its affairs and the conduct of its business.
(15) To do any and all things necessary or proper for the government, regulation, development, and control of the business of the board of commissioners.
Acts 1992, No. 929, §1, eff. July 9, 1992.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes › §33:130.388. Securities

RS 33:130.388 - Securities
Bonds, certificates, or other evidences of indebtedness issued by the district under this Subpart are deemed to be securities of public entities within the meaning of Chapters 13 and 13-A of Title 39 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, and shall be subject to defeasance in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 14 of Title 39 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, and may be refunded in accordance with the provisions of Chapters 14-A and 15 of Title 39 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, and may also be issued as short-term revenue notes of a public entity under Chapter 15-A of Title 39 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950.
Acts 1992, No. 929, §1, eff. July 9, 1992.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes › §33:130.389. Exemption from taxation

RS 33:130.389 - Exemption from taxation
The district and all properties at any time owned by the district and the income therefrom and all bonds, certificates, and other evidences of indebtedness issued by the district under this Subpart and the interest or income therefrom shall be exempt from all taxation by the state of Louisiana.
Acts 1992, No. 929, §1, eff. July 9, 1992.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes › §33:130.390. General compliances; enhancement

RS 33:130.390 - General compliances; enhancement
A. No provision of this Subpart shall be construed so as to exempt the district from compliance with the provisions of Louisiana laws pertaining to open meetings, public records, fiscal agents, official journals, dual officeholding and employment, public bidding for the purchase of supplies and materials and construction of public works, the Code of Governmental Ethics, the Right to Property in Article I, Section 4 of the Constitution of Louisiana, and the Louisiana Election Code.
B. The district shall have the power and right to adopt a program or programs awarding contracts to, and establishing set-aside goals and preference procedures for the benefit of, businesses owned and operated by socially or economically disadvantaged persons in accordance with any of the provisions of R.S. 38:2233 and of Chapter 19 of Title 39 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950.
C. The financial records of the district shall be audited pursuant to the provisions of R.S. 24:513.
Acts 1992, No. 929, §1, eff. July 9, 1992.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes › §33:130.401. St. Tammany Parish Development District; creation; territorial jurisdiction

RS 33:130.401 - St. Tammany Parish Development District; creation; territorial jurisdiction
A. The St. Tammany Parish Development District, hereinafter referred to as the "district", is hereby constituted and is declared to be a body politic and political subdivision of the state of Louisiana, as defined in Article VI, Section 44 of the Constitution of Louisiana and a public agency for the purposes of R.S. 12:249. Pursuant to Article VI, Sections 19 and 21 of the Constitution of Louisiana, the district, acting through its board of commissioners, the governing authority of the district, is hereby granted all of the rights, powers, privileges, and immunities granted to political subdivisions for economic and industrial development purposes, including but not limited to the power of taxation, the power to incur debt and issue revenue and general obligation bonds, certificates of indebtedness, bond and certificate anticipation notes, and refunding bonds, subject to the limitations hereinafter provided.
B. The district created pursuant hereto shall be established for the primary object and purpose of promoting and encouraging the development of economic and industrial opportunities, stimulating the economy through renewed commerce and industry, and for the utilization and development of natural and human resources of the area by providing job opportunities.
C. The boundaries of the district shall be coterminous with the boundaries of St. Tammany Parish.
Acts 1992, No. 995, §1; Acts 2003, No. 835, §1, eff. July 1, 2003; Acts 2017, No. 242, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 2018.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes › §33:130.407. Securities

RS 33:130.407 - Securities
Bonds, certificates, or other evidences of indebtedness issued by the district under this Subpart are deemed to be securities of public entities within the meaning of Chapters 13 and 13-A of Title 39 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, and shall be subject to defeasance in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 14 of Title 39 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, and may be refunded in accordance with the provisions of Chapters 14-A and 15 of Title 39 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, and may also be issued as short-term revenue notes of a public entity under Chapter 15-A of Title 39 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950.
Acts 1992, No. 995, §1.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes › §33:130.408. Exemption from taxation

RS 33:130.408 - Exemption from taxation
The district and all properties at any time owned by the district and the income therefrom and all bonds, certificates, and other evidence of indebtedness issued by the district under this Subpart and the interest or income therefrom shall be exempt from all taxation by the state of Louisiana.
Acts 1992, No. 995, §1.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes › §33:130.409. General compliances; enhancement

RS 33:130.409 - General compliances; enhancement
A. Except as otherwise specifically provided by R.S. 33:130.402(H) and Subsection D of this Section, no provision of this Subpart shall be construed so as to exempt the district from compliance with the provisions of Louisiana laws pertaining to open meetings, public records, fiscal agents, official journals, dual officeholding and employment, public bidding for the purchase of supplies and materials and construction of public works, the Code of Governmental Ethics, the Right to Property in Article I, Section 4 of the Constitution of Louisiana, and the Louisiana Election Code.
B. The district shall have the power and right to adopt a program or programs awarding contracts to, and establishing set-aside goals and preference procedures for the benefit of, businesses owned and operated by socially or economically disadvantaged persons in accordance with any of the provisions of R.S. 38:2233 and of Chapter 19 of Title 39 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, entitled "Louisiana Minority Business Enterprise Act".
C. The financial records of the district shall be subjected to audit pursuant to R.S. 24:513.
D. Records in the custody of the district pertaining to an active negotiation with a person for the purpose of retaining, expanding, or attracting economic or business development in St. Tammany Parish shall be confidential on the same basis as such records in the custody of the Department of Economic Development as set forth in R.S. 44:22, with the district's executive director performing the duties and obligations of the secretary of the Department of Economic Development and with any notice required therein being published in the official journal of St. Tammany Parish rather than the official journal of the state.
Acts 1992, No. 995, §1; Acts 2014, No. 611, §1, eff. June 12, 2014; Acts 2017, No. 242, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 2018.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes › §33:130.441. Madison Parish Economic and Industrial Development District; creation; territorial jurisdiction

RS 33:130.441 - Madison Parish Economic and Industrial Development District; creation; territorial jurisdiction
A. The Madison Parish Economic and Industrial Development District, hereinafter referred to as the "district", is hereby created and is declared to be a body politic and political subdivision of the state, as defined in Article VI, Section 44 of the Constitution of Louisiana. Pursuant to Article VI, Sections 19 and 21 of the Constitution of Louisiana, the district, acting through its board of commissioners, hereinafter referred to as the "board", the governing authority of said district, is hereby granted all of the rights, powers, privileges, and immunities granted to political subdivisions for economic and industrial development purposes, including but not limited to the power of taxation, the power to incur debt and issue revenue and general obligation bonds, certificates of indebtedness, bond and certificate anticipation notes, and refunding bonds, subject to the limitations hereinafter provided.
B. The district created by this Subpart is established for the primary object and purpose of promoting and encouraging agricultural, economic, and industrial development and tourism opportunities, stimulating the economy through renewed commerce, industry, research, and tourism, and for the utilization and development of natural and human resources of the area by providing job opportunities.
C. The boundaries of the district shall be all of the territory located within the unincorporated boundaries of Madison Parish as of July 1, 2010.
Acts 2010, No. 558, §1, eff. June 25, 2010.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes › §33:130.444. Funding of the district

RS 33:130.444 - Funding of the district
A. The board may, when necessary, levy annually within the district an ad valorem tax not to exceed five mills on the assessed value of property within the district, provided that the amount, term, and purpose of said tax, as set forth in a proposition which shall be first approved by a majority of the members of the governing authority of Madison Parish, and shall then be approved by a majority of the qualified electors of the district voting on the proposition at a special election held for that purpose in accordance with the Louisiana Election Code.
B.(1) The board may levy and collect a sales and use tax within the boundaries of the district for such purposes and at such rate as provided for in the proposition authorizing its levy, not exceeding one percent, if first approved by a majority of the members of the governing authority of Madison Parish, and then if further approved by a majority of the electors of the district voting on the proposition at an election held for the purpose in accordance with the Louisiana Election Code.
(2) The tax shall be levied upon the sale at retail, the use, the lease or rental, the consumption, the distribution and storage for use or consumption of tangible personal property, and upon the sales of services within the district, all as presently defined in Chapter 2 of Subtitle II of Title 47 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950.
(3) The tax shall be imposed, collected, and enforced subject to the terms of the resolution imposing the tax and the provisions of Chapter 2-D of Subtitle II of Title 47 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950.
(4) The tax shall be imposed and collected uniformly throughout the district.
C. Any tax levied under this Section shall be in addition to all other taxes which a parish or any municipality or other political subdivision within the parish of Madison is now or hereafter may be authorized to levy and collect and may exceed the limitation set forth in Article VI, Section 29(A) of the Constitution of Louisiana.
Acts 2010, No. 558, §1, eff. June 25, 2010.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes › §33:130.445. Securities

RS 33:130.445 - Securities
Bonds, certificates, or other evidences of indebtedness issued by the district pursuant to this Subpart are deemed to be securities of public entities within the meaning of Chapters 13 and 13-A of Title 39 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, and shall be subject to defeasance in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 14 of Title 39 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, and may be refunded in accordance with the provisions of Chapters 14-A and 15 of Title 39 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, and may also be issued as short-term revenue notes of a public entity under Chapter 15-A of Title 39 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950.
Acts 2010, No. 558, §1, eff. June 25, 2010.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes › §33:130.446. Governmental functions

RS 33:130.446 - Governmental functions
A. No bonds, other debt obligations, or contracts of the district, or of any subdistrict, shall be a charge upon the income, property, or revenue of Madison Parish or the state of Louisiana.
B. The district or any subdistrict created by the board shall not be deemed to be a public utility and shall not be subject in any respect to the authority, control, regulation, or supervision of the Louisiana Public Service Commission or any other regulatory body of the state, or any political subdivision thereof.
Acts 2010, No. 558, §1, eff. June 25, 2010.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes › §33:130.447. General compliance; enhancement; federal and state aid

RS 33:130.447 - General compliance; enhancement; federal and state aid
A. No provisions of this Subpart shall be construed so as to exempt the district from compliance with the provisions of Louisiana laws pertaining to open meetings, public records, fiscal agents, official journals, dual office holding and employment, public bidding for the purchase of supplies and materials and construction of public works, the Code of Governmental Ethics, the right to property in Article I, Section 4 of the Constitution of Louisiana, and the Louisiana Election Code.
B. The district may adopt a program or programs awarding contracts to, and establishing set-aside goals and preference procedures for the benefit of, businesses owned and operated by socially or economically disadvantaged persons in accordance with any of the provisions of R.S. 38:2233.2 and of Chapter 19 of Title 39 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, entitled "Louisiana Minority and Women's Business Enterprise Act".
C. The financial records of the district shall be subjected to audit pursuant to R.S. 24:513.
D. The district shall have full power to do such things and enter into such contracts and agreements with the United States of America or with any state or federal agency or instrumentality as may be necessary to procure aids and grants to assist such district in carrying out the purposes for which it was created.
Acts 2010, No. 558, §1, eff. June 25, 2010.