2011 Louisiana Laws
Revised Statutes
TITLE 25 — Libraries, museums, and other scientific
RS 25:573 — Powers and duties
§573. Powers and duties
A. The commission shall:
(1) Plan and develop appropriate activities to commemorate the bicentennial of the West Florida Revolt and the establishment of the West Florida Republic.
(2) Encourage private organizations and local governments to organize and participate in bicentennial activities commemorating the unique history of the Florida Parishes.
(3) Serve as a clearinghouse for collecting and disseminating information about bicentennial events and plans in the following parishes: Washington, St. Tammany, Tangipahoa, St. Helena, Livingston, East Feliciana, West Feliciana, and East Baton Rouge.
(4) Encourage the development of celebrations, commemorative days, special events, and traveling exhibits related to the West Florida Revolt and establishment of the West Florida Republic.
(5) Encourage literary and artistic endeavors related to the historic identity of the Florida Parishes, as well as development of endeavors which promote tourism related to the history and identity of the parishes.
(6) Seek cooperation, advice, and assistance from both private and public agencies and organizations, including local governments, learned societies, academic institutions, and historical, philanthropic, civic, and professional groups and associations.
Acts 2009, No. 54, §1, eff. June 16, 2009.
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