Louisiana § RS 17:71.6 - Purpose and intent of Subpart
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§ RS 17:71.6. Purpose and intent of Subpart
The purpose and intent of this Subpart is to authorize all school boards to reapportion themselves so that each member thereof, except for any school board member which may be elected at large as authorized by R.S. 17:71.3(B), represents as nearly the same number of constituents as is possible. It is also the purpose and intent of this Subpart to permit such school boards as much latitude and discretion as possible in accomplishing such reapportionment within the limits set forth in this Subpart.
Added by Acts 1968, No. 561, §1. Amended by Acts 1970, No. 319, §1, emerg. eff. July 13, 1970 at 2:00 P.M.; Acts 1996, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 52, §1, eff. May 7, 1996.
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