2014 Louisiana Laws
Revised Statutes
TITLE 33 - Municipalities and Parishes
RS 33:9039.3 - Powers of district
§9039.3. Powers of district
A. The district shall have all the rights and powers necessary to carry out and effectuate the purposes and provisions of this Chapter.
B. The district shall have the following rights and powers:
(1) To adopt bylaws for the regulation of its affairs and the conduct of its business.
(2) To maintain an office at such place as it may designate.
(3) To sue and be sued.
(4) To receive, administer, and comply with the conditions and requirements respecting any gift, grant, or donation of any property or money.
(5) To apply and contract for assistance from the United States or other public or private sources.
(6) To make and execute contracts and other instruments necessary in the exercise of the powers and functions of the district under this Chapter, including contracts with persons, firms, corporations, and others.
(7) To research, study, develop, and implement plans and programs designed to promote the district as an area into which retirees or persons nearing retirement age may relocate.
(8) To promulgate rules and regulations for determining eligibility as a retiree or a person nearing retirement age.
(9) To direct the parish governing authorities located in the district to refund certain local sales and use taxes imposed in the district.
(10) To exercise any and all other powers necessary to accomplish the purposes of this Chapter.
Acts 1997, No. 1265, §1.
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