Louisiana Revised Statutes 15:1109.5 – A. In the exercise of its powers to administer, control, and manage the affairs of the district, the board may incur debt and issue bonds, and it may levy taxes in the manner provide
Terms Used In Louisiana Revised Statutes 15:1109.5
- Board: means the board of commissioners of the Acadiana Regional Juvenile Justice District. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 15:1109
- Commission: means the Acadiana Regional Juvenile Justice District Commission. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 15:1109
- District: means the Acadiana Regional Juvenile Justice District. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 15:1109
- Facility: means any juvenile detention facility, shelter care facility, or any other similar juvenile justice facility. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 15:1109
- Obligation: An order placed, contract awarded, service received, or similar transaction during a given period that will require payments during the same or a future period.
A. In the exercise of its powers to administer, control, and manage the affairs of the district, the board may incur debt and issue bonds, and it may levy taxes in the manner provided in this Subpart and pursuant to Article VI, Sections 30 and 32 of the Constitution of Louisiana and any other constitutional or statutory authority.
B. In order to obtain the necessary funds to carry out its purposes, duties, and responsibilities, and in order to acquire, construct, maintain, and operate a juvenile facility or facilities and related services throughout the district, the commission may incur debt and issue general obligation bonds within the limitations prescribed in La. Const. Art. VI, § 33 and any other applicable constitutional or statutory authority, but only when authorized by a majority of the electors in the district who vote thereon in an election held for that purpose in accordance with laws governing such elections.
Acts 2023, No. 166, §1, eff. June 7, 2023.