House Bill No. by Representative Miller amends and reenacts R.S. 33:130.302(B) and enacts R.S. 33:130.302(F)(3) and 130.303.1, focusing on the governance and operational framework of the St. Landry Parish Economic and Industrial Development District. The bill specifies that members of the St. Landry Parish Municipal Association and the St. Landry Parish Council are prohibited from serving as commissioners of the board. Additionally, it establishes that the board must appoint an executive director or chief executive officer to oversee district activities, who will report directly to the parish president, who has the authority to remove the executive director for unsatisfactory performance.

Furthermore, the bill introduces a requirement for the district to submit any agreements that may affect taxes owed to the parish or municipalities within it to the respective governing authority for review. The governing authority has 45 days to conduct a public hearing and approve or deny the agreement; if no action is taken within this timeframe, the agreement is automatically denied. This provision aims to ensure transparency and accountability in the district's financial dealings, particularly concerning tax agreements.

Statutes affected:
HB169 Original: 33:302(B)