RS 130.581 - The Avoyelles Parish Economic Development District; creation; purpose; boundaries
A. The Avoyelles Parish Economic Development District, referred to in this Section as the "district", is hereby created. The primary object and purposes of the district shall be to promote, encourage, and participate in economic development activities for the parish of Avoyelles. The boundaries of the district shall include all of the territory in Avoyelles Parish. The district shall be a political subdivision of the state as defined in the Constitution of Louisiana.
B. For purposes of this Subpart, "economic development activities" shall include but shall not be limited to activities, projects, and endeavors that will accomplish or enhance the opportunity for any of the following:
(1) Growth and development of the parish and the prosperity and welfare of the people of the parish.
(2) Expansion, restoration, improvement, or development of existing commercial structures in the parish.
(3) Full use of underutilized resources of the parish.
(4) Expansion and development of the tax base of the parish.
(5) Improved communication among and coordination of federal, state, regional, and local programs in Louisiana, as well as private sector programs and projects.
Acts 2001, No. 1003, §1, eff. July 1, 2001; Acts 2003, No. 1229, §1, eff. July 7, 2003; Acts 2005, No. 87, §1, eff. July 1, 2005.