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This bill creates the Acadiana Regional Airport and LeMaire Memorial Airport District as a new political subdivision within Iberia Parish, Louisiana. The district will be governed by a seven-member board appointed by the Iberia Parish Council, with members required to be U.S. citizens and Iberia Parish residents who have professional experience in areas like aviation, business, or engineering. The board will have comprehensive powers to manage and develop the district's airports, including the ability to acquire and operate airport facilities, enter into contracts, apply for federal and state grants, and assume financial obligations related to airport operations. The district will cover the entire area of Iberia Parish and include both the Acadiana Regional Airport and the LeMaire Memorial Airport. Board members will serve without compensation and can be appointed to up to three five-year terms. The district must submit an annual financial report to the Iberia Parish Council and will be subject to oversight to ensure proper management of airport assets. The local government is required to support the district's operations and refrain from actions that could impair the district's ability to manage the airports effectively. The bill aims to create a dedicated, professional entity to manage and develop airport infrastructure in Iberia Parish.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=25rs&b=HB613&sbi=y