La. Public Health and Safety § 40:1495

Current with changes from the 2024 legislative session effective on or before 7/1/2024, from Acts 2,3, 6-535, and 580-647

Section 40:1495 - Governing body of district

A. If no municipal corporation is included within the boundaries of a district comprising all or part of a single parish, the parish governing authority may be the governing body of the district or may appoint a board of commissioners to serve as the governing body for the district.

B.

(1) If a municipal corporation is included within the boundaries of a district, or if the boundaries of a district comprise all or part of two or more parishes, the governing body of the district shall consist of a board of commissioners of the district.

(2) However, the parish governing authority may in its discretion continue to be the governing body of the district in those instances where a municipal corporation lying within the boundaries of the district is created after the creation of the district and after 1970.

La. Public Health and Safety § 40:1495

Acts 1983, No. 145, §1. Acts 1984, No. 72, §2.

Acts 1983, No. 145, §1. Acts 1984, No. 72, §2.