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2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes › §33:130.451. Catahoula Economic and Industrial Development District; creation; territorial jurisdiction

RS 33:130.451 - Catahoula Economic and Industrial Development District; creation; territorial jurisdiction
A. The Catahoula Economic and 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, 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 "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 pursuant hereto shall be established for the primary object and purpose of promoting and encouraging 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 coterminous with the boundaries of Catahoula Parish.
Acts 1993, No. 494, §1, eff. June 10, 1993.
{{NOTE: SEE ACTS 1993, NO. 494, §2.}}
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes › §33:130.452. Board of commissioners; members; officers; agents; employees

RS 33:130.452 - Board of commissioners; members; officers; agents; employees
A. The district shall be governed by a board of commissioners consisting of eleven members selected as follows:
(1) The governing authority of each of the following municipalities shall appoint one member and make its appointment in a public meeting from applications submitted by residents of the municipality from which the member is appointed:
(a) Harrisonburg.
(b) Jonesville.
(c) Sicily Island.
(2) The following financial institutions, or their successors, shall appoint members who are residents of Catahoula Parish as follows:
(a) Two members appointed by the Catahoula-LaSalle State Bank.
(b) Two members appointed by the Jonesville Bank and Trust Company.
(c) Two members appointed by the Sicily Island State Bank.
(3) The Catahoula Parish School Board shall appoint one member who is a resident of Catahoula Parish.
(4) The governing authority of Catahoula Parish shall appoint one member who is a resident of Catahoula Parish.
B. The term of office for all members shall be four years.
C. Appointments to the board shall be submitted to the secretary of the district within thirty days after notification of a board vacancy. In the event that the entity responsible for the appointment of such member fails to provide the board with a successor for each vacancy to be filled, within thirty days of such vacancy, the board shall appoint an interim successor to serve until the position is filled by the respective appointing entity as provided for in this Section.
D. Any member of the board may be removed by the entity that originally appointed him for just cause.
E. The members of the board may receive reimbursement for expenses incurred in the performance of his duties hereunder; however, commissioners shall not receive per diem or be paid a salary for serving on the board.
F. Members of the board, individually, and members of their immediate family are prohibited from bidding on or entering into any contract, subcontract, or other transaction that is under the supervision or jurisdiction of the district.
G. The board shall elect from among its own members a president, a vice president, a secretary, and a treasurer, whose duties shall be those usual to such offices. At the option of the board of commissioners, the offices of secretary and treasurer may be held by one person.
H. The board shall meet in regular session once each month and shall also meet in special session as often as the president of the board convenes them or on the written request of six members. Six members of the board shall constitute a quorum.
I. The board shall prescribe rules to govern its meetings and shall maintain suitable offices in the parish of Catahoula. The board may contract with and employ attorneys, clerks, engineers, deputy commissioners, superintendents, a director, and other agents and employees and shall fix their compensation and terms of employment.
Acts 1993, No. 494, §1, eff. June 10, 1993.
{{NOTE: SEE ACTS 1993, NO. 494, §2.}}
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes › §33:130.453. Powers of district

RS 33:130.453 - Powers of district
The district, acting by and through its board, 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, and to hold and use any franchise or property, real, personal, or mixed, tangible or intangible, or any interest therein, necessary or desirable for carrying out the objects and purposes of the district, including but not limited to the establishment, maintenance, and operation of industrial parks and terminals, recreational areas, and tourist attractions.
(4) To enter into contracts for the purchase, acquisition, construction, and improvement of works and facilities necessary in connection with the purposes of the district.
(5) In its own name and on its own behalf to incur debt and to issue general obligation bonds, revenue bonds, certificates, notes, and other evidences of indebtedness and to levy and cause to be collected certain taxes as provided in this Subpart and as may be provided by general law.
(6) To require and issue licenses with respect to its properties and facilities.
(7) To regulate the imposition of fees and rentals charged by the district for its facilities and services rendered by it.
(8) To borrow money and pledge all or part of its revenues, leases, rents, or other advantages as security for such loans.
Acts 1993, No. 494, §1, eff. June 10, 1993.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes › §33:130.457. Securities

RS 33:130.457 - 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, 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 1993, No. 494, §1, eff. June 10, 1993.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes › §33:130.458. Governmental functions

RS 33:130.458 - 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 1993, No. 494, §1, eff. June 10, 1993.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes › §33:130.459. General compliances; enhancement

RS 33:130.459 - 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 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 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.
Acts 1993, No. 494, §1, eff. June 10, 1993.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes › §33:130.471. Concordia Economic and Industrial Development District; creation; territorial jurisdiction

RS 33:130.471 - Concordia Economic and Industrial Development District; creation; territorial jurisdiction
A. The Concordia Economic and Industrial Development District, referred to in this Subpart 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, referred to in this Subpart as the "board", 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 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 coterminous with the boundaries of Concordia Parish.
Acts 1993, No. 807, §1, eff. June 22, 1993; Acts 2009, No. 32, §1, eff. June 15, 2009.
NOTE: See Acts 1993, No. 807, §2.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes › §33:130.473. Powers of district

RS 33:130.473 - Powers of district
The district, acting by and through its board, 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 and including the following:
(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, and to hold and use any franchise or property, real, personal, or mixed, tangible or intangible, or any interest therein, necessary or desirable for carrying out the objects and purposes of the district, including but not limited to the establishment, maintenance, and operation of industrial parks and terminals, recreational areas, and tourist attractions.
(4) To enter into contracts for the purchase, acquisition, construction, and improvement of works and facilities necessary in connection with the purposes of the district.
(5) In its own name and on its own behalf, to incur debt and to issue general obligation bonds, revenue bonds, certificates, notes, and other evidences of indebtedness and to levy and cause to be collected certain taxes as provided in this Subpart and as may be provided by general law.
(6) To require and issue licenses with respect to its properties and facilities.
(7) To regulate the imposition of fees and rentals charged by the district for its facilities and services rendered by it.
(8) To borrow money and pledge all or part of its revenues, leases, rents, or other advantages as security for such loans.
Acts 1993, No. 807, §1, eff. June 22, 1993.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes › §33:130.477. Securities

RS 33:130.477 - 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, 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 1993, No. 807, §1, eff. June 22, 1993.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes › §33:130.478. Governmental functions

RS 33:130.478 - 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 1993, No. 807, §1, eff. June 22, 1993.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes › §33:130.479. General compliances; enhancement; federal and state aid

RS 33:130.479 - General compliances; 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 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 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 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. 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 1993, No. 807, §1, eff. June 22, 1993.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes › §33:130.491. §§130.491-130.497 Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 1366, §2, eff. Jan. 1, 1998.

RS 33:130.491 - §§130.491-130.497 Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 1366, §2, eff. Jan. 1, 1998.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes › §33:130.501. East Carroll Economic and Industrial Development District; creation; territorial jurisdiction

RS 33:130.501 - East Carroll Economic and Industrial Development District; creation; territorial jurisdiction
A. The East Carroll 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 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 coterminous with the boundaries of East Carroll Parish.
Acts 1995, No. 115, §1.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes › §33:130.502. Board of commissioners; members; officers; agents; employees

RS 33:130.502 - Board of commissioners; members; officers; agents; employees
A. The district shall be governed by a board of commissioners consisting of seven members as follows:
(1) Two members appointed by the governing authority of the town of Lake Providence.
(2) Four members appointed by the governing authority of East Carroll Parish.
(3) The commissioners appointed pursuant to Paragraphs (1) and (2) of this Subsection shall select the remaining commissioner.
B. Of the four commissioners initially selected by the parish governing authority, two shall serve two-year terms and two shall serve four-year terms as determined by lot at the first board meeting. The initial terms of the members appointed by the governing authority of Lake Providence shall be three years, and the member selected as provided in Paragraph (3) of Subsection A of this Section shall serve a four-year term. Subsequent terms of commissioners shall be four years.
C. Appointments to the board, other than the initial appointments, shall be submitted to the secretary of the district within thirty days after notification of a board vacancy. In the event that the entity responsible for the appointment of such member fails to provide the board with a successor for each vacancy to be filled, within thirty days of such vacancy, the board shall appoint an interim successor to serve until the position is filled by the respective appointing entity as provided for in this Section.
D. Any member of the board may be removed by the entity that originally appointed him for just cause.
E. A member of the board may receive reimbursement for expenses incurred in the performance of his duties; however, the members shall not receive per diem or be paid a salary for serving on the board.
F. Members of the board, individually, and members of their immediate families are prohibited from bidding on or entering into any contract, subcontract, or other transaction that is under the supervision or jurisdiction of the district.
G. The board shall elect from among its own members a president, a vice president, a secretary, and a treasurer, whose duties shall be those usual to such offices. At the option of the board of commissioners, the offices of secretary and treasurer may be held by one person.
H. The board shall meet in regular session once each month and shall also meet in special session as often as the president of the board convenes them or on the written request of four members. Four members of the board shall constitute a quorum. The board shall prescribe rules to govern its meetings and shall maintain suitable offices in the parish of East Carroll.
I. The board may contract with and employ attorneys, clerks, engineers, deputy commissioners, superintendents, a director, and other agents and employees and shall fix their compensation and terms of employment.
Acts 1995, No. 115, §1.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes › §33:130.503. Powers of district

RS 33:130.503 - Powers of district
The district, acting by and through its board, 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 and including the following rights and powers:
(1) To sue and be sued.
(2) To adopt, use, and alter at will a corporate seal.
(3) To acquire by gift, grant, purchase, or otherwise, except by expropriation, all property, including rights-of-way, and to hold and use any franchise or property, real, personal, or mixed, tangible or intangible, or any interest therein, necessary or desirable for carrying out the objects and purposes of the district, including but not limited to the establishment, maintenance, and operation of industrial parks and terminals, recreational areas, and tourist attractions.
(4) To enter into contracts for the purchase, acquisition, construction, and improvement of works and facilities necessary in connection with the purposes of the district.
(5) In its own name and on its own behalf, to incur debt and to issue general obligation bonds, revenue bonds, certificates, notes, and other evidence of indebtedness and to levy and cause to be collected certain taxes as provided in this Subpart and as may be provided by general law.
(6) To require and issue licenses with respect to its properties and facilities.
(7) To regulate the imposition of fees and rentals charged by the district for its facilities and services rendered by it.
(8) To borrow money and pledge all or part of its revenues, leases, rents, or other advantages as security for such loans.
Acts 1995, No. 115, §1.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes › §33:130.507. Securities

RS 33:130.507 - 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, 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 1995, No. 115, §1.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes › §33:130.508. Governmental functions

RS 33:130.508 - 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 1995, No. 115, §1.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes › §33:130.509. General compliances; enhancement; federal and state aid

RS 33:130.509 - General compliances; 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 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 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 1995, No. 115, §1.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes › §33:130.521. Tensas Economic and Industrial Development District; creation; territorial jurisdiction

RS 33:130.521 - Tensas Economic and Industrial Development District; creation; territorial jurisdiction
A. The Tensas 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 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 coterminous with the boundaries of Tensas Parish.
Acts 1995, No. 315, §1.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes › §33:130.522. Board of commissioners; members; officers; agents; employees

RS 33:130.522 - Board of commissioners; members; officers; agents; employees
A. The district shall be governed by a board of commissioners consisting of seven Tensas Parish residents as follows:
(1) Four commissioners to be appointed by the governing authority of Tensas Parish.
(2) One commissioner appointed by the mayor of Newellton.
(3) One commissioner appointed by the mayor of Waterproof.
(4) One commissioner appointed by the mayor of St. Joseph.
B. The term of office for the members appointed by the parish governing authority shall be four years. Any member appointed by a mayor shall serve during the term of appointing mayor.
C. Appointments to the board, other than the initial appointments, shall be submitted to the secretary of the district within thirty days after notification of a board vacancy. In the event that the entity responsible for the appointment of such member fails to provide the board with a successor for each vacancy to be filled, within thirty days of such vacancy, the board shall appoint an interim successor to serve until the position is filled by the respective appointing entity as provided for in this Section.
D. Any member of the board may be removed by the entity that originally appointed him for just cause.
E. A member of the board may receive reimbursement for expenses incurred in the performance of his duties; however, the members shall not receive per diem or be paid a salary for serving on the board.
F. Members of the board, individually, and members of their immediate families are prohibited from bidding on or entering into any contract, subcontract, or other transaction that is under the supervision or jurisdiction of the district.
G. The board shall elect from among its own members a chairman, a vice chairman, a secretary, and a treasurer, whose duties shall be those usual to such offices. The member elected as chairman shall be one of the members appointed by the Tensas Parish governing authority. At the option of the board of commissioners, the offices of secretary and treasurer may be held by one person.
H. The board shall meet in regular session once each month and shall also meet in special session as often as the chairman of the board convenes them or on the written request of four members. Four members of the board shall constitute a quorum. The board shall prescribe rules to govern its meetings and shall maintain suitable offices in the parish of Tensas.
I. The board may contract with and employ attorneys, clerks, engineers, deputy commissioners, superintendents, a director, and other agents and employees and shall fix their compensation and terms of employment.
Acts 1995, No. 315, §1.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes › §33:130.523. Powers of district

RS 33:130.523 - Powers of district
The district, acting by and through its board, 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 and including the following rights and powers:
(1) To sue and be sued.
(2) To adopt, use, and alter at will a corporate seal.
(3) To acquire by gift, grant, purchase, or otherwise, except by expropriation, all property, including rights-of-way, and to hold and use any franchise or property, whether real, personal, or mixed, tangible or intangible, or any interest therein, necessary or desirable for carrying out the objects and purposes of the district, including but not limited to the establishment, maintenance, and operation of industrial parks and terminals, recreational areas, and tourist attractions.
(4) To enter into contracts for the purchase, acquisition, construction, and improvement of works and facilities necessary in connection with the purposes of the district.
(5) In its own name and on its own behalf, to incur debt and to issue general obligation bonds, revenue bonds, certificates, notes, and other evidence of indebtedness and to levy and cause to be collected certain taxes as provided in this Subpart and as may be provided by general law.
(6) To require and issue licenses with respect to its properties and facilities.
(7) To regulate the imposition of fees and rentals charged by the district for its facilities and services rendered by it.
(8) To borrow money and pledge all or part of its revenues, leases, rents, or other advantages as security for such loans.
Acts 1995, No. 315, §1.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes › §33:130.527. Securities

RS 33:130.527 - 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, 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 1995, No. 315, §1.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes › §33:130.528. Governmental functions

RS 33:130.528 - 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 1995, No. 315, §1.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes › §33:130.529. General compliances; enhancement; federal and state aid

RS 33:130.529 - General compliances; 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 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 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 1995, No. 315, §1.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes › §33:130.531. Hopkins Street Economic Development District; creation; territorial jurisdiction

RS 33:130.531 - Hopkins Street Economic Development District; creation; territorial jurisdiction
A. The Hopkins Street Economic 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 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 the development and revitalization of economic opportunities, stimulating the economy through renewed commerce, 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 as follows: Anderson Street on the north; Washington Street on the east; St. Jude Street on the south; and Admiral Doyle Street on the west; all within the boundaries of the city of New Iberia.
Acts 1995, No. 359, §2.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes › §33:130.533. Powers of district

RS 33:130.533 - 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, real, personal, or mixed, tangible or intangible, or any interest therein, necessary or desirable for carrying out the objects and purposes of the district.
(4) To enter into contracts for the purchase, acquisition, construction, and improvement of works and facilities necessary in connection with the purposes of the district.
(5) In its own name and on its own behalf to incur debt and to issue general obligation bonds, revenue bonds, certificates, notes, and other evidences of indebtedness and to levy and cause to be collected certain taxes as provided in this Subpart and as may be provided by general law.
(6) To require and issue licenses with respect to its properties and facilities.
(7) To regulate the imposition of fees and rentals charged by the district for its facilities and services rendered by it.
(8) To borrow money and pledge all or part of its revenues, leases, rents, or other advantages as security for such loans.
(9) To appoint officers, agents, and employees, prescribe their duties, and fix their compensation.
Acts 1995, No. 359, §2.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes › §33:130.537. Securities

RS 33:130.537 - 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 1995, No. 359, §2.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes › §33:130.538. Exemption from taxation

RS 33:130.538 - 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 1995, No. 359, §2.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes › §33:130.539. General compliances; enhancement

RS 33:130.539 - General compliances; enhancement
A. No provisions of this Subpart shall be construed so as to exempt the district from compliance with the provisions of Louisiana laws pertaining to open meetings, public records, fiscal agents, official journals, dual officeholding and employment, public bidding for the purchase of supplies and materials and construction of public works, the Code of Governmental Ethics, the right to property in Article I, Section 4 of the Constitution of Louisiana, and the Louisiana Election Code.
B. The district shall have the power and right to adopt a program or programs awarding contracts to, and establishing set aside goals and preference procedures for the benefit of, businesses owned and operated by socially or economically disadvantaged persons in accordance with any of the provisions of R.S. 38:2233 and of Chapter 19 of Title 39 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, entitled "Louisiana Minority and Women's Business Enterprise Act".
C. The financial records of the district shall be subjected to audit pursuant to R.S. 24:513.
Acts 1995, No. 359, §2.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes › §33:130.541.1. Esler Industrial Development Area Advisory Board; members, officers, and duties

RS 33:130.541.1 - Esler Industrial Development Area Advisory Board; members, officers, and duties
A.(1) The Esler Industrial Development Area Advisory Board is hereby created and shall consist of nine members appointed by the governing authority of Rapides Parish as provided for in Paragraph (2) of this Subsection.
(2) Each commissioner appointed and serving on the board of commissioners for the Esler Industrial Development District on April 1, 2001, shall serve as a commissioner for the district for the amount of time remaining on his term of office as a commissioner on the Esler Industrial Development District until termination of the district and shall then serve on the Esler Industrial Development Area Advisory Board for the amount of time remaining on his term of office as a commissioner.
(3) Upon expiration of the initial terms of office, all successors shall be appointed by the governing authority of Rapides Parish for five-year terms of office.
(4) No less than three members shall reside north of the Red River in Rapides Parish.
B. Any vacancy in the membership of the board occurring either by reason of the expiration of the term for which appointed or by reason of death, resignation, or otherwise, shall be filled by the parish governing authority.
C. Any member of the board may be removed by the Rapides Parish governing authority but only for cause and on charges preferred against him in writing and after public hearing.
D. The members of the board shall serve without per diem or other compensation. The board shall have the power and duty to advise the adjutant general of the Military Department, State of Louisiana, relative to promoting and encouraging the development of the economy of Rapides Parish through development of the property by the Louisiana National Guard. The board may reimburse any member for expenses actually incurred in the performance of his duties under this Subsection.
E. Elected officials are prohibited from serving on the board.
F. The board shall elect from among its own members a president, a vice president, a secretary, and a treasurer, whose duties shall be those usual to such offices. At the option of the board, the offices of secretary and treasurer may be held by one person.
G. The board shall meet in regular session once each month and shall also meet in special session when the president of the board convenes them or on the written request of four members. No more than twelve special sessions may be called within any one calendar year. Five members of the board shall constitute a quorum.
H. The board shall prescribe rules to govern its meetings, and shall maintain suitable offices.
I. The Esler Industrial Development Area Advisory Board 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.
Acts 2001, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 2, §2, eff. April 1, 2001.