Louisiana § RS 33:193 - Consolidation election to be ordered upon motion of governing body or upon petition of voters
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§ RS 33:193. Consolidation election to be ordered upon motion of governing body or upon petition of voters
The governing body of each municipality may order a consolidation election upon its own motion. Upon the presentation to the governing body of a petition, signed by twenty-five per cent of the qualified voters of the municipality, requesting a consolidation election, the governing body shall order such election. In the event of the failure, refusal, or neglect of the governing body to comply with such a petition within ten days after its presentation, any two of the qualified signers of the petition may apply to any court of competent jurisdiction for a writ of mandamus or other appropriate remedy to compel the governing body and its members to comply.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 33:193 cover?
Section RS 33:193 ("Consolidation election to be ordered upon motion of governing body or upon petition of voters") 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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