Louisiana Revised Statutes Tit. 33, § 4580. Vernon Parish Arena District; creation; jurisdiction; purposes; board; powers

B. (1) The district shall be governed by a board of commissioners, hereby created and referred to as the “board”. The board shall be composed of five members to be appointed as follows:

(2) All initial appointments shall be made by January 1, 2000.

(3) The president of the police jury and the president of the West Louisiana Forestry Board shall serve terms concurrent with that of their elected offices. The remaining members shall serve terms concurrent with the terms of the legislative delegation.

(1) To enter into contracts for the sale, lease, or exchange of property of or for the district.

(2) To enter into cooperative endeavors with any special district, political subdivision, or local governmental unit of the state.

(3) To accept donations of money or property to accomplish the district's purposes from public or private sources.

(4) To fix, maintain, collect, and revise rates, charges, and rentals for the use of district's facilities and services.

(5) To repair, maintain, and operate the district's facilities.

(6) To contract with any public or private entities for the maintenance and operation of property owned or operated by the district.

(7) To do any and all things necessary to carry out the purposes of the district.

D. (1) The members of the district shall serve without compensation. If any appointing authority disbands or otherwise ceases to exist, the legislative delegation shall appoint a member to fill such vacancy. A vacancy in the membership of the board shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment.

(2) Any member of the board may be removed by the legislative delegation, but only for cause.