Louisiana § RS 2:320 - Governing authority in district composed of land in more than one political subdivision or consisting of two or more political subdivisions; board of commissioners
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§ RS 2:320. Governing authority in district composed of land in more than one political subdivision or consisting of two or more political subdivisions; board of commissioners
A. The governing authority of an airport district composed of land situated in more than one political subdivision shall be a board of commissioners for the district, chosen as follows:
(1) Where an airport district is composed of land situated in two political subdivisions, there shall be a board of commissioners composed of five members. The governing body of each political subdivision whose territory is included in the district shall appoint two members and the four members so appointed shall select a fifth member who shall be a resident of the airport district.
(2) Where an airport district is composed of land situated in three political subdivisions, there shall be a board of commissioners composed of seven members. The governing body of each political subdivision whose territory is included in the district shall appoint two members and the six members so appointed shall select a seventh member who shall be a resident of the airport district.
B. The governing authority of an airport district consisting of two or more political subdivisions of this and an adjoining state shall consist of one member appointed by each of the political subdivisions comprising such district and a final member selected by the members so appointed.
Amended by Acts 1975, No. 659, §1. Acts 1983, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 26, §1, eff. Jan. 19, 1983. Acts 1983, No. 334, §1.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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