La. Stat. tit. 33 § 130.761
Current with changes from the 2024 legislative session effective on or before 7/1/2024, from Acts 1-3, 6-671
Section 33:130.761 - Creation; purpose; boundariesA. The Iberia Economic Development Authority, referred to in this Subpart as the "authority", is hereby constituted and is declared to be a body politic and political subdivision of the state of Louisiana, as defined in Article VI, Section 44 of the Constitution of Louisiana. Pursuant to Article VI, Sections 19 and 21 of the Constitution of Louisiana, the authority, acting through its board of commissioners, is hereby granted all of the rights, powers, privileges, and immunities granted to political subdivisions for industrial, commercial, research, and economic development purposes.B. The authority is created for the purpose of promoting, encouraging, and participating in industrial development to stimulate the economy through commerce, industry, and research and for the utilization and development of natural, physical, and human resources of the area by providing job opportunities.C. The boundaries of the authority shall be coterminous with the boundaries of Iberia Parish.