§ 38:3086.1 Creation; purposes
§ 38:3086.2 Location; composition; additions
§ 38:3086.3 A. The affairs of the district shall be governed by a board of commissioners, whose membership shall be as follows:
§ 38:3086.4 Board of commissioners; domicile; powers; bonds and taxes; bonding of treasurer
§ 38:3086.5 Powers
§ 38:3086.6 Engineering services by Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority

Terms Used In Louisiana Revised Statutes > Title 38 > Chapter 13 > Part XV - Teche-Vermilion Fresh Water District

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