Terms Used In Louisiana Revised Statutes 38:1994

  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.

The board of commissioners may adopt all by-laws, rules, and regulations necessary for its own government and the proper conduct of its affairs, and fix the time for its meetings.  The board shall meet at least once every three months.  The secretary and treasurer shall make and publish a detailed statement of the affairs of the corporation on the first day of January and June of each year and all the books and vouchers of the corporation shall be subject to the audit and inspection of the State Auditor.