Louisiana § RS 3:2057 - Additional powers of council
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 3:2057 — Additional powers of council, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 3:2057. Additional powers of council
The council may:
(1) Sue and be sued as a council, without individual liability of the members for acts of the council when acting within the scope of the powers of this Part, and in a manner prescribed by the laws of this state.
(2) Employ subordinate officers and employees of the council and prescribe their duties and fix their compensation and terms of employment.
(3) Accept grants, donations, contributions, or gifts from any source, but only if the use of such resources is not restricted in any manner which is deemed inconsistent with the objectives of the program.
Added by Acts 1978, No. 320, §1. HCR 187, 1987 R.S.; HCR 201, 1988 R.S.; Acts 2009, No. 24, §8K, eff. June 12, 2009; Acts 2015, No. 428, §1.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 3:2057 cover?
Section RS 3:2057 ("Additional powers of council") 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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