Louisiana § RS 33:140.50.4 - Delegation of authority
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 33:140.50.4 — Delegation of authority, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 33:140.50.4. Delegation of authority
A. If, for reasons of convenience, economy, or effectiveness in the administration of plans, ordinances, or other measures, such as zoning, it is desired that the town council or police jury or department, bureau, or agent of either undertake the administration of such plans, ordinances, or other measures with respect to the territory of the other, the town council and police jury may enter into such arrangement as may be mutually agreed upon for such administration and to provide compensation therefor to the governing body or department, bureau, or agent thereof, commensurate with the value and extent of the administration and work involved.
B. Nothing in this Section shall be construed as authorizing the delegation by the town council or the police jury to the other or to any department, bureau, or agent thereof, of the legislative authority vested by law in such governing body.
Acts 2019, No. 75, §1.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section RS 33:140.50.4 ("Delegation of authority") is part of the Louisiana Civil Code, the codified statutory law of Louisiana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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