2013 Louisiana Laws
Revised Statutes
TITLE 25 - Libraries, Museums, and Other Scientific
RS 25:1238.3 - Powers and duties

§1238.3. Powers and duties

A. The commission shall:

(1) Plan and develop activities appropriate to commemorate the bicentennial of the Battle of New Orleans, including a limited number of projects to be undertaken by the state seeking to harmonize and balance the important goals of ceremony and celebration with the equally important goals of scholarship and education.

(2) Encourage private organizations and local governments to organize and participate in bicentennial activities commemorating and examining the historic events associated with the Battle of New Orleans.

(3) Serve as a clearinghouse for collecting and disseminating information about bicentennial events and plans in the state.

(4) Cooperate and coordinate with any similar commission created by the United States government or any other state in preparing to commemorate and celebrate this important historical event.

(5) Encourage state agencies to develop bicentennial programs such as the creation of commemorative automobile license plates and public programs in state and local parks, museums, and libraries.

(6) Seek cooperation, advice, and assistance from both private and governmental agencies and organizations, including local governments, learned societies, academic institutions, and historical, patriotic, philanthropic, civic, and professional groups and associations.

(7) Adopt rules and regulations regarding the use of any logos, symbols, or marks originated under authority of and certified by the commission for use in connection with the state commemoration of the bicentennial, or any facsimile thereof.

B. The commission may, through the adoption of bylaws, form committees and subcommittees as it deems appropriate. Such bylaws, if adopted, shall provide for the membership of the respective committees and subcommittees and their duties.

Acts 2010, No. 745, §1.