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La. Rev. Stat. § 33:5162 Investment of post-employment benefits trusts; political subdivisions
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§5162. Investment of post-employment benefits trusts; political subdivisions A. Any political subdivision of the state may invest post-employment benefits funds of the political subdivision held in a trust created pursuant to this Chapter in any of the following securities: (1) D…
La. Rev. Stat. § 33:6 Officers of newly incorporated municipality
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§6. Officers of newly incorporated municipality The governor shall appoint all the officers of a newly incorporated municipality, who shall give bond as required. Such officers shall hold office until, the next general municipal election and until their successors take their oath…
La. Rev. Stat. § 33:7 Applicability of Subpart
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§7. Applicability of Subpart A. The provisions of this Subpart shall apply to every municipality incorporated on or after September 1, 1984. B. The provisions of this Subpart shall not be applicable in testing the validity of the corporate existence of a municipality incorporated…
La. Rev. Stat. § 33:7501 Power to provide for support of poor
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§7501. Power to provide for support of poor Any municipality shall have the power and authority to provide for the support of the poor and necessitous within their respective jurisdictions by taxation or otherwise; the powers granted under this section shall include, but not be l…
La. Rev. Stat. § 33:7551 Environmental protection districts; creation; domicile; Jefferson Parish
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§7551. Environmental protection districts; creation; domicile; Jefferson Parish Upon the approval of the majority of the qualified electors of the parish of Jefferson voting in an election called for such purpose, the governing authority of such parish is authorized and empowered…
La. Rev. Stat. § 33:7551.1 Environmental protection districts; authorization; home rule charter parishes; powers
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§7551.1. Environmental protection districts; authorization; home rule charter parishes; powers A. Any parish that is divided by the Mississippi River and which has adopted a home rule charter which provides for the establishment, function, and governance of special districts by t…
La. Rev. Stat. § 33:7552 Board of commissioners; appointment; organization; secretary-treasurer; compensation
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§7552. Board of commissioners; appointment; organization; secretary-treasurer; compensation A. Any environmental protection district created under the provisions of this Chapter shall be governed by a board of five commissioners who shall be qualified voters and residents of the …
La. Rev. Stat. § 33:7553 Corporate status and domicile; funds
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§7553. Corporate status and domicile; funds A. Any environmental protection district created under the provisions of this Chapter shall constitute a body corporate and shall have the power and right to incur debts and enter into contracts and to do and perform any and all acts in…
La. Rev. Stat. § 33:7554 General powers; purposes
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§7554. General powers; purposes The board of commissioners of an environmental protection district shall have the power to do all things necessary or convenient to carry out the purposes of the district, which purposes shall be: (1) To insure the prudent development of the land a…
La. Rev. Stat. § 33:7555 Enumerated powers
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§7555. Enumerated powers In order to accomplish its purpose the board of commissioners of an environmental protection district is hereby authorized to and shall: Pursuant to its purpose of ensuring the wise development and the preservation of the economic and natural environment …
La. Rev. Stat. § 33:7556 Advice and services of office of engineering, Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, and office of environmental affairs
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§7556. Advice and services of office of engineering, Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, and office of environmental affairs The district and the board of commissioners therefor shall have, with respect to all of the powers and functions prescribed by this Chapter, the advice a…
La. Rev. Stat. § 33:7557 Administration of chapter; reservation of powers and duties
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§7557. Administration of chapter; reservation of powers and duties The board of commissioners of the district shall enforce and administer the provisions of this Chapter and the rules, regulations and orders of the board of commissioners. It may employ such agents and enforcement…
La. Rev. Stat. § 33:7558 Right of entry; assistance
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§7558. Right of entry; assistance The board of commissioners or its authorized agents may enter at all reasonable times in or upon any private or public property for the purpose of inspecting and investigating conditions relating to the regulation of the use of lands within the d…
La. Rev. Stat. § 33:7559 Procedure pursuant to land use regulation and zoning authority; public hearings; changes or amendments; meetings of board of commissioners for adjustment purposes; appeals procedure; enforcement; pena
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§7559. Procedure pursuant to land use regulation and zoning authority; public hearings; changes or amendments; meetings of board of commissioners for adjustment purposes; appeals procedure; enforcement; penalty; conflicting regulations A. The board of commissioners of an environm…
La. Rev. Stat. § 33:7560 Chapter as complete authority; audits and reports; construction of Chapter
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§7560. Chapter as complete authority; audits and reports; construction of Chapter This Chapter shall be full, complete and independent authority for the performance of all acts herein authorized, and no other statute or legislative act shall be construed to be applicable to the c…
La. Rev. Stat. § 33:7571 Beachfront development districts; creation by parishes; powers; domicile
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§7571. Beachfront development districts; creation by parishes; powers; domicile A. The governing authority of any parish is authorized and empowered to form and create a beachfront development district or districts comprised of such area within the parish as the governing authori…
La. Rev. Stat. § 33:7572 Beachfront development districts, objects and purposes
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§7572. Beachfront development districts, objects and purposes The objects and purposes of any beachfront development district created pursuant to this Chapter shall be to maintain and preserve beaches for use and enjoyment of the citizens and to develop, operate, and maintain rec…
La. Rev. Stat. § 33:7573 Beach; definition
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§7573. Beach; definition For purposes of this Chapter, a "beach" shall be defined as a shore of any body of salt water, a shore of a lake, being a large inland body of fresh or salt water, or the bank of a river covered, at least in part, with sand, shell, gravel, or larger rock …
La. Rev. Stat. § 33:7574 Board of commissioners; appointment and tenure; organization; secretary-treasurer; compensation
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§7574. Board of commissioners; appointment and tenure; organization; secretary-treasurer; compensation A. Any beachfront development district created under the provisions of this Chapter shall be governed by a board of five commissioners who shall be qualified voters and resident…
La. Rev. Stat. § 33:7574.1 Board of commissioners; Beachfront Development District No
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§7574.1. Board of commissioners; Beachfront Development District No. Two of Cameron Parish Notwithstanding the provisions of R.S. 33:7574, the board of commissioners of Beachfront Development District No. Two of Cameron Parish shall be governed by a board of six commissioners who…
La. Rev. Stat. § 33:7575 Powers and duties of district
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§7575. Powers and duties of district A. Each beachfront development district created pursuant to the provisions of this Chapter, acting through its board of commissioners, shall have the following powers and duties: (1) To incur debt. (2) To enter into contracts. (3) To sue and b…
La. Rev. Stat. § 33:7576 Beachfront development districts; ad valorem tax; user fees
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§7576. Beachfront development districts; ad valorem tax; user fees A. Subject to the approval of the electors of the district as herein provided, the board of commissioners of any such district may levy and collect annually an ad valorem tax under the authority of Article VI, Sec…
La. Rev. Stat. § 33:7577 Beachfront development districts; zoning and development of property
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§7577. Beachfront development districts; zoning and development of property A district shall have the authority to enact ordinances necessary for the zoning and development of property located in the district. Acts 1992, No. 59, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 33:7601 Short title
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§7601. Short title This chapter may be referred to as the "New Community Development Act." Acts 1972, No. 553, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 33:7602 Findings, declaration of necessity and purpose
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§7602. Findings, declaration of necessity and purpose It is hereby found and declared that: (1) It is the policy of the state to promote the sound growth and development of parishes and municipalities by enabling them to undertake the correction of deficient conditions, factors a…
La. Rev. Stat. § 33:7603 Definitions
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§7603. Definitions The following terms wherever used or referred to in this Chapter shall have the following meanings unless a different meaning is clearly indicated in the context: (1) "Advisory board" means any of the advisory boards created under R.S. 33:7608. (2) "Bonds and n…
La. Rev. Stat. § 33:7604 Creation of corporation; public hearing; adoption of resolution; certificate
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§7604. Creation of corporation; public hearing; adoption of resolution; certificate A. In the city of New Orleans there is hereby created "The New Community Development Corporation", consisting of a public body. The corporation shall be authorized to perform governmental function…
La. Rev. Stat. § 33:7605 Board of directors; appointment; tenure; compensation
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§7605. Board of directors; appointment; tenure; compensation A. The board of directors of a corporation shall consist of fifteen members appointed and qualified as follows: (1) The executive officer of such parish or municipality or his designee; two members of the governing body…
La. Rev. Stat. § 33:7606 Organization of corporation; employees; meetings; personal liability of directors
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§7606. Organization of corporation; employees; meetings; personal liability of directors A. The directors of a corporation shall initially and annually thereafter select from among themselves a vice-chairman, and such other officers as the corporation may determine. A corporation…
La. Rev. Stat. § 33:7607 Removal of directors; right to counsel; record of proceedings
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§7607. Removal of directors; right to counsel; record of proceedings With the consent of the governing body, the executive officer may remove a non-ex-officio director for inefficiency, neglect of duty or misconduct in office, but only after the director has been given a copy of …
La. Rev. Stat. § 33:7608 Advisory board; appointment; tenure; compensation; meetings
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§7608. Advisory board; appointment; tenure; compensation; meetings A. Upon the certification of the resolution activating a corporation pursuant to R.S. 33:7604, the executive officer, with the advice and consent of the governing body, shall appoint an advisory board of the corpo…
La. Rev. Stat. § 33:7609 Conflict of interest; disclosure of interests; penalty
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§7609. Conflict of interest; disclosure of interests; penalty A. No director or officer of a corporation shall borrow money or receive anything of value from any contractor doing business with such corporation. No director, officer or employee of a corporation shall have any inte…
La. Rev. Stat. § 33:7610 Powers of the corporations
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§7610. Powers of the corporations A corporation shall have the following powers: (1) to sue and be sued; (2) to have a seal and alter the same at pleasure; (3) to adopt, amend or repeal by-laws for its organization and internal management and to make rules and regulations with re…
La. Rev. Stat. § 33:7610.1 Increment revenues
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§7610.1. Increment revenues (1) For purposes of this Chapter, the increment revenues of each taxing district shall be an amount equal to the increment in the income proceeds, revenues, and funds of such taxing district derived from or held in connection with the undertaking and c…
La. Rev. Stat. § 33:7610.2 New community trust fund; mandatory contributions
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§7610.2. New community trust fund; mandatory contributions A.(1) There shall be established by and for the benefit of each new community development corporation created under R.S. 33:7604 a new community trust fund. Funds allocated to and deposited into this fund shall be made av…
La. Rev. Stat. § 33:7611 Community development management
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§7611. Community development management In order to carry out the purposes of this chapter, and to utilize private enterprise to a maximum degree consistent with the public interest, a corporation may by a two-thirds vote of the board of directors enter into a contract with a pri…
La. Rev. Stat. § 33:7612 New community development plan; preparation; adoption; filing; modification
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§7612. New community development plan; preparation; adoption; filing; modification A. Preparation of the plan. After the governing body has, upon advice thereon by the planning body, by resolution designated an area of the parish or municipality as the site for development of a n…
La. Rev. Stat. § 33:7613 Acquisition of real property in new community development area
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§7613. Acquisition of real property in new community development area A. A corporation may acquire by purchase, lease, option, gift, grant, bequest, devise or by the exercise of the power of expropriation any real property, or interest therein, which it may deem necessary for, or…
La. Rev. Stat. § 33:7614 Subsidiary corporations; creation; purposes; powers; compensation of members
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§7614. Subsidiary corporations; creation; purposes; powers; compensation of members A. Creation. Subject to the provisions of R.S. 33:7625, a corporation may exercise its powers and functions through one or more subsidiary corporations. The corporation by resolution duly adopted …
La. Rev. Stat. § 33:7615 Disposition of property in new community development area
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§7615. Disposition of property in new community development area A. Subject to the provisions of R.S. 33:7614B(1), real property acquired by a corporation pursuant to this chapter and in accordance with the new community development plan shall be disposed of, as provided in this …
La. Rev. Stat. § 33:7616 Development by corporations; surplus profits
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§7616. Development by corporations; surplus profits A. Notwithstanding R.S. 33:7625, but consistent therewith, a corporation may, itself, or through the use of one or more subsidiary corporations, or through partnerships or joint ventures, as permitted in R.S. 33:7610, develop, c…
La. Rev. Stat. § 33:7617 Bonds of the corporations
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§7617. Bonds of the corporations A.(1) As used in this Section, the word "bonds" shall mean and include bonds, notes, certificates of indebtedness, or other evidences of indebtedness for the repayment of borrowed money. A corporation is hereby authorized to issue its negotiable b…
La. Rev. Stat. § 33:7618 Security for bonds or notes
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§7618. Security for bonds or notes A. The principal of and interest on any bonds or notes issued by a corporation may be secured as provided in R.S. 33:7617B and may be secured by a mortgage or other instrument covering all or any part of any lands or all or any part of a develop…
La. Rev. Stat. § 33:7619 Bonds and notes as legal investment
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§7619. Bonds and notes as legal investment Any parish or any municipality, all other parishes or municipalities, the state, all banks, trust companies, bankers, savings banks and institutions, building and loan associations, savings and loan associations, investment companies and…
La. Rev. Stat. § 33:7620 Corporation funds; audit; investment
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§7620. Corporation funds; audit; investment A. All monies of a corporation from whatever source derived shall be paid to the treasurer of the corporation and shall be deposited forthwith in a bank or banks in the state designated by the corporation. The monies in such account or …
La. Rev. Stat. § 33:7621 Property exempt from taxes and from levy and sale by virtue of an execution
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§7621. Property exempt from taxes and from levy and sale by virtue of an execution A. All property of a corporation, including funds owned or held by it for the purposes of this chapter, shall be exempt from levy and sale by virtue of an execution, and no execution or other judic…
La. Rev. Stat. § 33:7622 Assistance by state and local agencies
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§7622. Assistance by state and local agencies A. In order most effectively to carry out its corporate purposes, a corporation shall assist and cooperate with state and local agencies authorized or empowered to review the affairs and accounts of such corporation. B. All state and …
La. Rev. Stat. § 33:7623 Title of purchase
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§7623. Title of purchase Any instrument executed by a corporation, purporting to convey any right, title or interest in any property under this chapter shall be conclusively presumed to have been executed in compliance with the provisions of this chapter insofar as title or other…
La. Rev. Stat. § 33:7624 Annual report
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§7624. Annual report A corporation shall file, with the governing body, on or before March 31 of each year, a report of its activities for the preceding calendar year, which report shall include a complete financial statement setting forth its assets, liabilities, receipts and di…
La. Rev. Stat. § 33:7625 Encouragement of private enterprise
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§7625. Encouragement of private enterprise Consistent with the purposes of this chapter and the needs of the parish or municipality, a corporation shall encourage the full participation of private enterprise in the development and construction of residential, commercial, industri…