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Broadwater HB No. 96
Abstract: Authorizes the board of commissioners of waterworks districts to appoint a fiscal
agent for a period of up to three years rather than just one year.
Present law allows police juries to divide their respective parishes into waterworks districts.
Present law provides that the police jury shall appoint commissioners to govern waterworks
districts.
Present law provides that a waterworks district shall elect a fiscal agent every year. Requires an
advertisement in a local newspaper prior to each election.
Proposed law allows a waterworks district to elect a fiscal agent to serve a period of up to three
years. Further authorizes a district to renew the election of a fiscal agent for one term without the
advertisement required by present law.
Effective on the first Monday in June (June 2), 2014.
(Amends R.S. 33:3817(C)(1))