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Louisiana Revised Statutes Tit. 33, § 140.203. Metropolitan planning commission; creation and appointment

Current as of January 01, 2023 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

A. (1) The police jury of Calcasieu Parish and the city council of one or more municipalities in the parish may create a commission, through a joint cooperative agreement, to be known as the Calcasieu Parish Metropolitan Planning Commission. The commission shall consist of not less than eleven nor more than fifteen members who shall be residents and qualified voters of Calcasieu Parish and who shall be appointed by the participating parties according to the terms of the agreement.

(2) After the initial joint cooperative agreement, the city council of one or more additional municipalities may enter into a joint cooperative agreement for planning and zoning as provided in this Section and shall become a participating municipality.

B. The agreement shall provide for the term of each member of the commission.

C. Any vacancy shall be filled for the unexpired term by the appointive authority, which also shall have the authority to remove a member appointed by such appointive authority for cause stated in writing and after public hearing.

D. Members may receive compensation in the manner and amounts provided by the agreement.

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