Louisiana Revised Statutes Tit. 33, § 3061. Statement of purpose

It is recognized that municipalities, parishes, and school boards of the state must insure themselves and their employees and officers from various monetary risks and exposures, and that it is necessary to accord municipalities, parishes, and school boards great latitude in contracting for such insurance and providing for the payment of the costs thereof in order to allow such entities to secure such insurance at the lowest possible cost including joinder of and participation in interlocal risk management agencies.