Louisiana Revised Statutes 38:90.13 – System of administration
Terms Used In Louisiana Revised Statutes 38:90.13
- Authority: means a parish or municipality, or both, authorized by law to perform governmental functions and any special district created for the purpose of drainage and/or flood control. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 38:90.1
- Program: means the flood control system which may include, but not be limited to, floodproofing, waterproofing, ring dikes, relocation assistance, information programs, formulation of codes, and engineering studies. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 38:90.1
- Project: means a program or engineering activity, either new or continuing, exclusive of modifications to drainage structures located within state highway rights-of-way, that will be planned and implemented with the primary goal being the reduction of existing flood damages. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 38:90.1
Each recipient authority shall adopt a system of administration which shall require approval of the governing authority for any expenditures made out of state and local matching funds and no member of the recipient authority shall expend any funds in his ward or district without the approval of the governing authority. Each recipient authority shall adopt a system of administration which shall include the development of a capital improvement program on a selective basis, centralized purchasing of equipment and supplies, centralized accounting, and selective maintenance and construction based upon engineering plans and inspections. Funds appropriated for a project shall not be expended for any other purpose. All contracts for materials, construction, or services shall be advertised and awarded to the lowest responsible bidder in accordance with the provisions of La. Rev. Stat. 38:2212.
Added by Acts 1982, No. 351, §1.