Louisiana § RS 40:578 - Procedure for exercising powers
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 40:578 — Procedure for exercising powers, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 40:578. Procedure for exercising powers
The exercise by a state public body of the powers granted it in this Part shall be authorized by resolution of its government body, adopted by a majority of the members thereof present at the meeting of the governing body. This resolution may be adopted at the meeting at which it is introduced. It shall take effect immediately and need not be laid over, published, or posted.
Acts 1997, No. 1188, §1.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 40:578
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 40:578 cover?
Section RS 40:578 ("Procedure for exercising powers") 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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