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Code · Louisiana · Title 40 — Public Health and Safety

RS 40:1496.12

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RS 40:1496.12
§1496.12. Washington Parish; Fire Protection District Numbers One through Eight
A. Notwithstanding the provisions of R.S. 40:1495 and 1496, the board of commissioners of the Fire Protection District Number One of Washington Parish is hereby created. The board of commissioners shall perform all duties, functions, and powers provided in this Part and shall be responsible for the operation and maintenance of the district. The board shall consist of five members appointed by the governing authority of Washington Parish. Each member shall be an elector of Washington Parish and a resident of the district.
The commissioners shall receive compensation as provided by R.S. 40:1498 and shall serve at the pleasure of the governing authority of Washington Parish. All funds of the Fire Protection District Number One of Washington Parish shall be administered by the board of commissioners.
B. Notwithstanding the provisions of R.S. 40:1495 and 1496, the board of commissioners of the Fire Protection District Number Two of Washington Parish is hereby created. The board of commissioners shall perform all duties, functions, and powers provided in this Part and shall be responsible for the operation and maintenance of the district. The board shall consist of five members appointed by the governing authority of Washington Parish. Each member shall be an elector of Washington Parish and a resident of the district.
The commissioners shall receive compensation as provided by R.S. 40:1498 and shall serve at the pleasure of the governing authority of Washington Parish. All funds of the Fire Protection District Number Two of Washington Parish shall be administered by the board of commissioners.
C. Notwithstanding the provisions of R.S. 40:1495 and 1496, the board of commissioners of the Fire Protection District Number Three of Washington Parish is hereby created. The board of commissioners shall perform all duties, functions, and powers provided in this Part and shall be responsible for the operation and maintenance of the district. The board shall consist of five members appointed by the governing authority of Washington Parish. Each member shall be an elector of Washington Parish and a resident of the district.
The commissioners shall receive compensation as provided by R.S. 40:1498 and shall serve at the pleasure of the governing authority of Washington Parish. All funds of the Fire Protection District Number Three of Washington Parish shall be administered by the board of commissioners.
D. Notwithstanding the provisions of R.S. 40:1495 and 1496, the board of commissioners of the Fire Protection District Number Four of Washington Parish is hereby created. The board of commissioners shall perform all duties, functions, and powers provided in this Part and shall be responsible for the operation and maintenance of the district. The board shall consist of five members appointed by the governing authority of Washington Parish. Each member shall be an elector of Washington Parish and a resident of the district.
The commissioners shall receive compensation as provided by R.S. 40:1498 and shall serve at the pleasure of the governing authority of Washington Parish. All funds of the Fire Protection District Number Four of Washington Parish shall be administered by the board of commissioners.
E. Notwithstanding the provisions of R.S. 40:1495 and 1496, the board of commissioners of the Fire Protection District Number Five of Washington Parish is hereby created. The board of commissioners shall perform all duties, functions, and powers provided in this Part and shall be responsible for the operation and maintenance of the district. The board shall consist of five members appointed by the governing authority of Washington Parish. Each member shall be an elector of Washington Parish and a resident of the district.
The commissioners shall receive compensation as provided by R.S. 40:1498 and shall serve at the pleasure of the governing authority of Washington Parish. All funds of the Fire Protection District Number Five of Washington Parish shall be administered by the board of commissioners.
F. Notwithstanding the provisions of R.S. 40:1495 and 1496, the board of commissioners of the Fire Protection District Number Seven of Washington Parish is hereby created. The board of commissioners shall perform all duties, functions, and powers provided in this Part and shall be responsible for the operation and maintenance of the district. The board shall consist of not more than eight members appointed by the governing authority of Washington Parish. Each member shall be an elector of Washington Parish and a resident of the district.
The commissioners shall receive compensation as provided by R.S. 40:1498 and shall serve at the pleasure of the governing authority of Washington Parish. All funds of the Fire Protection District Number Seven of Washington Parish shall be administered by the board of commissioners.
G. Notwithstanding the provisions of R.S. 40:1495 and 1496, the board of commissioners of the Fire Protection District Number Six of Washington Parish is hereby created. The board of commissioners shall perform all duties, functions, and powers provided in this Part and shall be responsible for the operation and maintenance of the district. The board shall consist of five members appointed by the governing authority of Washington Parish. Each member shall be an elector of Washington Parish and a resident of the district.
The commissioners shall receive compensation as provided by R.S. 40:1498 and shall serve at the pleasure of the governing authority of Washington Parish. All funds of the Fire Protection District Number Six of Washington Parish shall be administered by the board of commissioners.
H. Notwithstanding the provisions of R.S. 40:1495 and 1496, the board of commissioners of the Fire Protection District Number Eight of Washington Parish is hereby created. The board of commissioners shall perform all duties, functions, and powers provided in this Part and shall be responsible for the operation and maintenance of the district. The board shall consist of five members appointed by the governing authority of Washington Parish. Each member shall be an elector of Washington Parish and a resident of the district.
The commissioners shall receive compensation as provided by R.S. 40:1498 and shall serve at the pleasure of the governing authority of Washington Parish. All funds of the Fire Protection District Number Eight of Washington Parish shall be administered by the board of commissioners.
Acts 1986, No. 940, §1; Acts 1988, No. 394, §1; Acts 1992, No. 994, §1; Acts 1995, No. 75, §1.
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