Bill > SB239

This bill amends the legal framework for the St. Tammany Parish Development District, a public agency and political subdivision of Louisiana, by making several key changes to its governance and operational structure. The bill modifies the district's board of commissioners to now consist of eleven members who will serve staggered three-year terms, with nominations made by a committee and approved by the St. Tammany Parish Council. The composition of the nominating committee is expanded to include additional parish leadership, and members can serve until a replacement is approved. The bill updates terminology, changing "president" to "chair" in various contexts and replacing "executive director" with "president and chief executive officer". It also clarifies meeting requirements, specifying that the board must meet at least nine times per year, and provides more flexibility for board members who also serve on nonprofit economic development organizations. Additionally, the bill allows the district to use the trade name "St. Tammany Economic Development Corporation" and explicitly defines it as a local governing authority for state appropriations purposes. These changes aim to improve the district's governance, transparency, and operational effectiveness in supporting economic development in St. Tammany Parish.

Government Affairs

https://www.legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=25rs&b=SB239&sbi=y