Louisiana Revised Statutes Tit. 33, § 130.103. Powers of district

(1) To sue and be sued.

(2) To adopt, use, and alter at will a corporate seal.

(3) To acquire by gift, grant, purchase, or otherwise, but not by expropriation, all property, including rights-of-way; to hold and use any franchise or property, real, personal, or mixed, tangible or intangible, or any interest therein, necessary or desirable for carrying out the objects and purposes of the district.

(4) To enter into contracts for the purchase, acquisition, construction, and improvement of works and facilities necessary in connection with the purposes of the district.

(5) In its own name and on its own behalf to incur debt and to issue general obligation bonds, revenue bonds, certificates, notes, and other evidences of indebtedness and to levy and cause to be collected ad valorem taxes as provided in this Subpart and as may be provided by general law.

(6) To borrow money and pledge all or part of its revenues, leases, rents, or other advantages as security for such loans.

(7) To appoint officers, agents, and employees, prescribe their duties, and fix their compensation.