RS 56:1761 – Audubon Park Commission; creation; membership A. The Audubon Park Commission is hereby created as a political subdivision of the state of Louisiana pursuant to Article VI, Section 19 of the Constitution. The commission shall exercise the powers and duties hereinafter set forth or otherwise provided by law. B. The commission shall be […]
RS 56:1762 – Powers and duties A. That park in the city of New Orleans known as Audubon Park is placed under the control and management of the Audubon Park Commission created in R.S. 56:1761. The commission shall take charge of and shall supervise the park as a natural resource and preserve and improve it […]
RS 56:1763 – Contract for operation of park and zoo A. The commission is hereby vested with authority to and may contract with any nonprofit or not for profit firm, corporation, or entity for the operation, care, control, and management of the park and its zoo. B. Any contract that the commission may enter into […]
RS 56:1764 – Secretary; staff The commissioners shall have the power to select a secretary and to fix his salary at a reasonable sum. The commission may employ such other agents and employees as may be required for the discharge of its functions and to prescribe and define their respective duties, authority, and compensation. Acts […]
RS 56:1765 – Rules to preserve order and protect property; penalties A. The commission shall have authority to make and establish such rules and regulations for the preservation of order and the protection of property in the park as it deems necessary. B. In addition to any penalties otherwise provided by law, violation of any […]
RS 56:1766 – Funds for park A. For the preservation, improvement, and beautification of Audubon Park and its facilities, including the zoo, and for providing for expenses incidental thereto and other park expenses, the Audubon Park Commission, in addition to receiving funds from other sources, shall have the authority to receive funds from any local […]
