Louisiana § RS 40:401 - Vesting of authority's powers in commissioners, voting
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 40:401 — Vesting of authority's powers in commissioners, voting, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 40:401. Vesting of authority's powers in commissioners, voting
The powers of each local housing authority shall be vested in its commissioners. A majority of the commissioners shall constitute a quorum of the authority for the purpose of conducting its business and exercising its power and for all other purposes. Except for any matter with respect to which the resolution creating the authority or its bylaws requires a higher number or proportion of votes, action may be taken by the authority upon the vote of a majority of the commissioners present and voting.
Amended by Acts 1979, No. 266, §1, eff. July 10, 1979; Acts 1982, No. 846, §1; Acts 1983, No. 564, §1; Acts 1986, No. 920, §1, eff. July 10, 1986; Acts 1990, No. 426, §1; Acts 1991, No. 289, §12; Acts 1993, No. 298, §1, eff. Oct. 1, 1993; Acts 1993, No. 546, §1; Acts 1995, No. 898, §1; Acts 1997, No. 1188, §1.
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What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 40:401 cover?
Section RS 40:401 ("Vesting of authority's powers in commissioners, voting") 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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