Louisiana § RS 40:411 - Creation
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 40:411 — Creation, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 40:411. Creation
A. If the governing body of each of two or more parishes in the same general geographical location, regardless of their population, declares by resolution that there is a need for one regional housing authority for both or all of such parishes, a public body corporate and politic known as a regional housing authority shall thereupon exist and exercise its powers and perform its functions in such parishes.
B. If the governing body of each of two or more municipalities, whether or not in the same general geographical location, declares by resolution that there is a need for one consolidated housing authority for both or all of such municipalities, a public body corporate and politic known as a consolidated housing authority shall thereupon exist and exercise its powers and perform its functions within its area of operation.
C. Regional and consolidated housing authorities may select appropriate corporate names for themselves.
Acts 1997, No. 1188, §1.
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 40:411
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 40:411 cover?
Section RS 40:411 ("Creation") 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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