Current with changes from the 2024 Legislative Session
Section 33:130.71 - Ward One Economic Development Board of Calcasieu Parish; creation; purposeA. The Ward One Economic Development Board of Calcasieu Parish is hereby created. The primary object and purposes of the board shall be to promote, encourage, and participate in economic development activities for Ward One of Calcasieu Parish.B. For purposes of this Subpart, "economic development activities" shall include but shall not be limited to activities, projects, and endeavors that will accomplish or enhance the opportunity for any of the following:(1) Growth and development of the Ward One area and the prosperity and welfare of the people of the ward.(2) Expansion, restoration, improvement, or development of existing commercial structures in the Ward One area.(3) Full use of underutilized resources of the Ward One area.(4) Expansion and development of the tax base of the Ward One area.(5) Improved communication among and coordination of federal, state, regional, and local programs in Louisiana, as well as private sector programs and projects.Acts 2001, No. 377, §1, eff. 7/1/2001.