2012 Louisiana Laws
Revised Statutes
TITLE 33 — Municipalities and parishes
RS 33:4562.4 — Certain recreational districts

§4562.4. Certain recreational districts

A. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, the provisions of this Section shall apply to any recreational district located in a parish with a population of not less than thirty-three thousand five hundred and not more than thirty-five thousand according to the latest federal decennial census.

B. The recreational district shall be governed by a board of commissioners, composed of nine members who shall be qualified voters and residents of the area contained in the district. The members of the board, who shall serve one-year terms, shall be appointed as follows:

(1) Three members shall be appointed by the governing authority of the parish in which the district is located.

(2) Three members shall be appointed by the board of aldermen of the most populous municipality located in the parish according to the latest federal decennial census, with the concurrence of the mayor of the municipality.

(3) Three members shall be appointed jointly by the members of the legislature who represent the representative or senatorial district or districts in which the district is located.

C. The secretary and treasurer of the board of commissioners may receive compensation for their services.

D. Revenue generated by the assets of the district may be allocated to the promotion or sponsorship of athletic and health-related activities in the district in addition to other matters provided by law.

E. The board of commissioners of the district may create an advisory committee composed of the presidents or their designees of the various sports leagues formally organized and located within the district. The purpose of the advisory committee shall be to make recommendations to the board regarding recreational programming and enrichment activities in the district.

Acts 2012, No. 820, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 2013.