La. R.S. § 33:130.363 Powers of District

• Library: Louisiana Statutes
• Edition: 2023
• Currency: Current with changes from the 2023 Legislative Session
• Year: 2023
• Citation: La. R.S. § 33:130.363

The district, acting by and through its board of commissioners, shall have and exercise all powers of a political subdivision necessary or convenient to implement its objects and purposes, except the power of taxation, including but not limited to rights and powers set out in this Subpart:

(1) To sue and be sued.

(2) To adopt, use, and alter at will a corporate seal.

(3) To acquire by gift, grant, purchase, lease, option, bequest, mortgage device, exchange, sale, or otherwise all property, including rights-of-way; and to hold and use any franchise or property, immovable, movable, mixed, tangible or intangible, or any interest therein, necessary or desirable for carrying out the objects and purposes of the district, including but not limited to the establishment, maintenance, and operation of businesses, warehouses, housing programs, or industrial parks and all types of terminals. The district may provide industrial incentives, below market leases, loans, grants, and infrastructure.

(4) To purchase, acquire, construct, improve, equip, and furnish works and facilities necessary to achieve the purposes of the district, including economic development projects.

(5) To require and issue licenses with respect to the use of its properties and facilities.

(6) To regulate the imposition of fees and rentals charged by the district for its facilities and services rendered by it.

(7) To appoint, contract with, or employ officers, attorneys, clerks, engineers, deputy commissioners, a director, and other agents and employees, prescribe their duties, and fix their compensation and terms of employment.