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2021 Louisiana Laws
Revised Statutes
Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes
§140.4. Delegation of authority

Universal Citation: LA Rev Stat § 33:140.4 (2021)
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RS 140.4 - Delegation of authority

A. Where, for reasons of convenience, economy, or effectiveness in the administration of plans, ordinances, or other measures, such as zoning, it is desired that the City Council or Police Jury or department, bureau, or agent of either undertake the administration of such plans, ordinances, or other measures with respect to the territory of the other, the City Council and Police Jury are hereby authorized and empowered to enter into such arrangement as may be mutually agreed upon for such administration and to provide compensation therefor to the governing body or department, bureau, or agent thereof, commensurate with the value and extent of the administration and work involved.

B. Nothing in this section shall be construed as authorizing the delegation by the City Council or the Police Jury to the other or to any department, bureau, or agent thereof, of the legislative authority vested by law in such governing body.

NOTE: §140.4 as amended by Acts 2020, No. 294, eff. Jan. 1, 2022.

§140.4. Metropolitan planning commission; creation and appointment

A. The city council may create a commission, to be known as the Shreveport Metropolitan Planning Commission of Caddo Parish. The commission shall consist of nine members who shall be residents and qualified voters of the municipality.

B. Members shall serve six-year terms after initial terms as provided in this Subsection. One member shall serve an initial term of one year; one shall serve two years; one shall serve three years; two shall serve four years; two shall serve five years; and two shall serve six years, as determined by lot at the first meeting.

C. Members shall serve without compensation.

D. Vacancies for any reason shall be filled for the remainder of the unexpired term in the manner of the original appointment.

E. A member may be removed for cause stated in writing and after a public hearing.

Acts 1962, No. 52, §4; Acts 2020, No. 294, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 2022.

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