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La. Rev. Stat. § 48:1352 Louisiana Highway Safety Commission; created; appointment of members; terms; vacancies
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§1352. Louisiana Highway Safety Commission; created; appointment of members; terms; vacancies A. The Louisiana Highway Safety Commission is hereby created as a division of the office of the governor. The commission shall be composed of twenty-one members who shall be appointed by…
La. Rev. Stat. § 48:1353 Domicile of commission; meetings; quorum and vote
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§1353. Domicile of commission; meetings; quorum and vote A. The domicile of the commission shall be in Baton Rouge; however, the commission may hold meetings at other places in the state. Meetings shall be held on the call of the chairman or of the governor or as otherwise fixed …
La. Rev. Stat. § 48:1354 Expenses of members
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§1354. Expenses of members The members of the commission shall receive no compensation but shall be paid their necessary and actual expenses incurred in connection with attendance at meetings of the commission or on business for the commission assigned by it. Acts 1968, No. 275, …
La. Rev. Stat. § 48:1355 Officers; executive director
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§1355. Officers; executive director A. The officers of the commission shall be a chairman and a vice chairman. The governor shall designate the chairman, and the commission shall elect a vice chairman to serve a two-year term. The chairman shall be the chief executive officer of …
La. Rev. Stat. § 48:1356 Executive committee; other committees
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§1356. Executive committee; other committees A. There shall be an executive committee and such other committees as the commission deems necessary or desirable to fully accomplish the purposes for which it is created. B. The executive committee shall be composed of the chairman of…
La. Rev. Stat. § 48:1357 Powers and duties
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§1357. Powers and duties The commission shall serve as the public support group of the Highway Safety Act of 1966 and, through the governor, shall cooperate with the federal government or any agency thereof for the purpose of increasing highway safety. In furtherance of such purp…
La. Rev. Stat. § 48:1401 Commission created
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§1401. Commission created There is hereby created a scenic drive commission to be known as the Toledo Bend Forest Scenic Drive Commission. Acts 1968, No. 232, §1. Amended by Acts 1971, No. 157, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 48:1402 Authority of commission
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§1402. Authority of commission The commission shall be a political agency of the State of Louisiana, and subject to the limitations and restrictions set out in this Chapter. The commission shall have the following authority: (1) To acquire servitudes adjacent to the Toledo Bend F…
La. Rev. Stat. § 48:1403 Membership
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§1403. Membership The commission shall consist of ten members who shall serve for a term of four years or until their successors have been made and qualified, as follows: Three members shall be appointed, one each, by the Sabine River Authority, the secretary of the Department of…
La. Rev. Stat. § 48:1404 Officers; meetings; quorum
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§1404. Officers; meetings; quorum The commission shall elect from its own membership a chairman and vice-chairman. Six members of said commission shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business and the meetings of the commission shall be held at such time and place as s…
La. Rev. Stat. § 48:1405 Compensation; expenses
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§1405. Compensation; expenses The members of said commission shall serve without compensation for their services, but they shall be entitled to reimbursement for actual expenses incurred in the performance of their duties as authorized by the Commission. Acts 1968, No. 232, §5.
La. Rev. Stat. § 48:1406 Cooperation
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§1406. Cooperation All public agencies shall cooperate fully with the Commission, to the end that it may effectively and comprehensively carry out its functions and duties. Acts 1968, No. 232, §6.
La. Rev. Stat. § 48:141 Financial services administrator to be appointed
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§141. Financial services administrator to be appointed The secretary shall appoint a certified public accountant, duly qualified in this state, or an experienced cost accountant, to serve as the financial administrator, comptroller and disbursing officer for the department. He sh…
La. Rev. Stat. § 48:142 Financial services administrator has general charge of accounting, disbursing and cost accounting of the department
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§142. Financial services administrator has general charge of accounting, disbursing and cost accounting of the department The financial services administrator has general charge of the accounting, disbursing and cost accounting of the department. Amended by Acts 1970, No. 414, §1…
La. Rev. Stat. § 48:143 Financial services administrator is disbursing officer; checks, vouchers, and warrants
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§143. Financial services administrator is disbursing officer; checks, vouchers, and warrants The financial services administrator is the disbursing officer of the department. All checks, vouchers, or warrants in payment of the accounts of the department and the salaries of the em…
La. Rev. Stat. § 48:1451 Short title
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§1451. Short title This Chapter shall be known and may be cited as the Capital Area Transit System Act. Acts 2005, No. 463, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 2006.
La. Rev. Stat. § 48:1452 Declaration of policy
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§1452. Declaration of policy The area comprising East Baton Rouge Parish and surrounding parishes has developed and continues to develop into a metropolitan area with a common interest in the cultural, social, and economic well-being of its people. This area has serious congestio…
La. Rev. Stat. § 48:1453 Definitions
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§1453. Definitions For purposes of this Chapter, the following words have the meanings ascribed to them by this Section, except where the context clearly indicates otherwise: (1) "Board" means the board of commissioners and governing body of the Capital Area Transit System. (2) "…
La. Rev. Stat. § 48:1454 Creation
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§1454. Creation There is hereby created the Capital Area Transit System, subject to the conditions set forth in this Chapter, which shall be a body politic and corporate and a political subdivision of the state of Louisiana and, except as provided in this Chapter, shall have all …
La. Rev. Stat. § 48:1455 Participation
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§1455. Participation A. The board may exercise authority in parishes other than East Baton Rouge Parish if any such parish is a participating parish as provided in this Section. B. A parish may become a participating parish if both of the following conditions are met: (1) The gov…
La. Rev. Stat. § 48:1456 Board of commissioners
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§1456. Board of commissioners A.(1) If there are no participating parishes other than East Baton Rouge Parish, the system shall be governed by a board of commissioners comprised of ten members, with one member being a representative of the Amalgamated Transit Union. (2) The membe…
La. Rev. Stat. § 48:1457 Quorum; voting
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§1457. Quorum; voting A quorum necessary for the conduct of business by the board shall exist whenever a majority of the members is present. Except as may be otherwise provided by this Chapter, the public meeting law, or any other law, board action shall require the affirmative v…
La. Rev. Stat. § 48:1458 Conduct of meetings and affairs; bylaws
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§1458. Conduct of meetings and affairs; bylaws The board is authorized to create, amend, and repeal bylaws, rules and regulations, and resolutions for the government of the meetings and affairs of the system, not inconsistent with this Chapter or other law. Acts 2005, No. 463, §1…
La. Rev. Stat. § 48:1459 Officers
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§1459. Officers The officers of the board shall consist of a president, who shall be a member of the board, a vice president, and such other officers or assistants as the members shall choose. The board shall conduct an annual meeting in February for the primary purpose of electi…
La. Rev. Stat. § 48:1460 Powers
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§1460. Powers The board, as governing authority of the system, shall have all powers necessary or convenient to accomplish the policy declared in this Chapter, including but not limited to: (1) The powers, privileges, and immunities authorized by law for political subdivisions. T…
La. Rev. Stat. § 48:1461 Tax and regulatory exemptions; audits; laws relating to public bodies
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§1461. Tax and regulatory exemptions; audits; laws relating to public bodies A. The system shall be exempt from all taxes and assessments whatsoever, including sales, use, franchise, property, and income taxes levied by the state of Louisiana or by any parish, municipality, or ot…
La. Rev. Stat. § 48:1501 Regional transit entities; board members; training
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§1501. Regional transit entities; board members; training A. All members of a regional transit entity board shall receive and complete at least six hours of annual training, beginning the first year any such member takes office. The training shall be approved by the staff of the …
La. Rev. Stat. § 48:1601 Short title
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§1601. Short title This Chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "River Parishes Transit Authority Act of 1976." Added by Acts 1976, No. 638, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 48:1602 Definitions; terms defined
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§1602. Definitions; terms defined The following words and terms shall have the meaning indicated unless the context shall clearly indicate a different meaning: (1) "Authority" means the River Parishes Transit Authority. (2) "Board" means the board of commissioners and governing b…
La. Rev. Stat. § 48:1603 Creation, domicile and purpose
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§1603. Creation, domicile and purpose A. There is hereby created the River Parishes Transit Authority, subject to the conditions hereinafter set forth, which shall be a body politic and corporate and a political subdivision of the state comprising all of the territory in the pari…
La. Rev. Stat. § 48:1604 Board of commissioners; membership, terms, vacancies
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§1604. Board of commissioners; membership, terms, vacancies A.(1) The board of commissioners of the authority shall be composed of seven members to be appointed in the following manner: (a) One member from each of the three parishes to be appointed by the governing authority of s…
La. Rev. Stat. § 48:1605 General powers
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§1605. General powers The authority shall have all powers necessary or convenient to accomplish the aforesaid purposes including, by way of illustration and not limitation, the following: A. The powers, privileges, and immunities authorized by law for private corporations and for…
La. Rev. Stat. § 48:1606 Fares; rates; rentals and charges
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§1606. Fares; rates; rentals and charges A. The board shall fix fares, rates, and rentals and charges in such amounts as shall be sufficient in the aggregate, when added to any other grants or funds available to the authority, to provide funds for the payment of the interest on a…
La. Rev. Stat. § 48:1607 Revenue bonds
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§1607. Revenue bonds In borrowing money and as a grant of power in addition to other authority to issue bonds, the board is authorized to issue revenue bonds of the authority with the approval of the State Bond Commission, for any purpose within the rights and powers delegated to…
La. Rev. Stat. § 48:1608 Equipment trust certificates
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§1608. Equipment trust certificates The board shall have continuing power to purchase equipment, and in connection therewith execute agreements, leases or equipment trust certificates in the form customarily used and appropriate to effect such purchase. The board may issue equipm…
La. Rev. Stat. § 48:1609 Eminent domain
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§1609. Eminent domain The authority shall have no power of eminent domain, but the parishes may, for purposes of the authority, exercise the broadest power of eminent domain available to them or any agency or joint agency thereof, under any statute, and convey to the authority an…
La. Rev. Stat. § 48:1610 Competitive bidding
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§1610. Competitive bidding A. Except in the acquisition of unique property, all purchases, acquisitions, contracts, leases, bond sales, etc., of the authority referred to in the provisions of this Chapter shall be conducted in accordance with the public bid laws of this state whe…
La. Rev. Stat. § 48:1611 Conflict of interest
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§1611. Conflict of interest A. Every member of the board and every employee of the board or the authority who knowingly has any interest direct or indirect in any contract to which the authority is or is about to become a party, or in any other business of the authority, or in an…
La. Rev. Stat. § 48:1612 Financial accounts; audits; reports
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§1612. Financial accounts; audits; reports The board shall make provision for a system of financial accounting and controls, audits and reports. Copies of each financial report required under this Section shall be furnished to each local governing body in the area. All financial …
La. Rev. Stat. § 48:1613 Budgets; procedures
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§1613. Budgets; procedures A. The board shall make provisions for an annual operating budget and an annual capital improvements budget. Copies of each budget, proposed or as finally adopted, shall be furnished to each local governing body in the area. B. During each fiscal year t…
La. Rev. Stat. § 48:1614 Tax and regulatory exemptions
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§1614. Tax and regulatory exemptions A. The authority shall not be required to pay any taxes or assessments upon any property acquired or used by it under the provisions of this Chapter. The income therefrom shall be exempt from taxation of any type by the state of Louisiana and …
La. Rev. Stat. § 48:1615 Participation by local government; alternative methods of financing
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§1615. Participation by local government; alternative methods of financing A. Provision for a mass transit system within the area is declared for the purposes of this Chapter to be an essential governmental function and a public purpose of the parishes of St. Charles, St. James a…
La. Rev. Stat. § 48:1616 Taxing power
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§1616. Taxing power The authority is hereby authorized to participate in any new or additional tax related to transit and/or transportation that may be imposed in the future by the state legislature, provided, however, that the proceeds from said statewide tax will be prorated to…
La. Rev. Stat. § 48:163.1 Use of highway funds for bicycle facilities
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§163.1. Use of highway funds for bicycle facilities A.(1) The department annually may expend a reasonable amount of the transportation trust fund for the establishment, construction, and maintenance of bicycle facilities. Bicycle facilities may be established wherever a highway, …
La. Rev. Stat. § 48:1651 Short title
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§1651. Short title The Chapter shall be known and may be cited as the Regional Transit Authority Act of 1979. Added by Acts 1979, No. 439, §1, eff. Aug. 1, 1979.
La. Rev. Stat. § 48:1652 Declaration of policy
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§1652. Declaration of policy The area comprising the parishes of Orleans, Jefferson, St. Tammany, St. Bernard, and other parishes, has developed and continues to develop into a metropolitan area with a common interest in the cultural, social, and economic well-being of the people…
La. Rev. Stat. § 48:1653 Definitions; terms defined
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§1653. Definitions; terms defined For purposes of this Chapter, the following words have the meanings ascribed to them by this Section, except where the context clearly indicates otherwise: (1) "Authority" means the Regional Transit Authority. (2) "Board" means the board of commi…
La. Rev. Stat. § 48:1654 Creation, organization, and purpose
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§1654. Creation, organization, and purpose A. There is hereby created the Regional Transit Authority, subject to the conditions hereinafter set forth, which shall be a body politic and corporate and a political subdivision of the state of Louisiana comprising all of the territory…
La. Rev. Stat. § 48:1655 Board of commissioners; membership; terms
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§1655. Board of commissioners; membership; terms A.(1) The board of commissioners of the authority shall be composed of three members from each participating parish appointed by the chief executive officer of that parish, subject to the approval of its governing authority, one me…
La. Rev. Stat. § 48:1656 General powers
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§1656. General powers The authority shall have all powers necessary or convenient to accomplish the aforesaid purposes, including but not limited to the following: (1) The powers, privileges, and immunities authorized by law for private corporations and for instrumentalities of g…
