Terms Used In Louisiana Revised Statutes 39:516

  • bonds: means any bonds, notes, warrants, certificates of indebtedness, certificates of participation or other written contracts, agreements, or instruments evidencing the obligation of a governmental entity to repay borrowed money, regardless of the designation thereof. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 39:503
  • Governmental entity: means any parish, municipality, school board, school district, or other political subdivision of the state, other than the city of New Orleans and its agencies, boards, authorities, and commissions, and other than the Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 39:503

            The employment of counsel by a governmental entity in conjunction with the issuance of bonds under this Part, and the fees and compensation of such counsel shall be subject to approval by the attorney general and shall not exceed the attorney general fee schedule or other statutory limitations for fees and compensation.

            Acts 2018, No. 569, §1, eff. July 1, 2018.