Louisiana Revised Statutes Tit. 33, § 4065.11. Creation; purpose

A. The Broussard Environmental Service and Enhancement District, hereinafter in this Subpart referred to as the “district”, is hereby created as a political subdivision of the state, with the power to sue and be sued in its corporate name. The district is intended for the protection, enhancement, and development of the environment, and for performing research and educational projects related thereto. These purposes may be carried out through the treatment, processing, and recycling of sewerage, through the provision and/or supervision of related environmental services or through such other methods as it may choose. The district may construct, purchase, own, maintain, operate and improve sewerage treatment facilities, and undertake other environmental protection, enhancement, and development projects as further provided in this Subpart. In addition to the other powers specifically granted, the district shall be authorized to exercise all powers and functions granted in a sewerage district as provided in the Constitution of Louisiana, and shall specifically be authorized to supervise construction of facilities consistent with its purposes.

B. Notwithstanding any other provision herein to the contrary, the district may not, without prior approval of the Lafayette Parish Consolidated Government, contract to provide sewerage collection, disposal, or treatment services with any person other than the city of Broussard, or any entity located within the corporate limits of the city of Broussard.