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Louisiana Attorney General Reports · Feb 11, 2008

State v. Hargis , 154 So. 628 (La. 1934). The jurisprudence relies on this theory mainly for reasons of public policy. … Legislative Field Auditor V Post Office Box 44397 Baton Rouge, LA 70804 WILLIAM J. GUSTE, JR., ATTORNEY GENERAL. Dear Mr.

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Louisiana Attorney General Reports · Feb 3, 2006

In Ellerbe v. … In Williams v.

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Louisiana Attorney General Reports · Sep 11, 1998

The Board shall adopt rules and regulations governing the terms and conditions, including fees if any, under which such buildings shall be used. … VII, Sec. 14 contained in Guste v. Nicholls College Foundation , supra; it is authorized by the constitutional duty to provide a public education."

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Louisiana Attorney General Reports · May 16, 1996

Specifically you ask the following, 1) Is it legal for the Acadia Parish School Board or schools under their jurisdiction to transport students in vans owned by the School Board capable of carrying more than ten students? … Also, you should be aware of the decision in Robertson v. Travis , 393 So.2d 304 (La App. 1 1980).

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Louisiana Attorney General Reports · Jun 9, 1992

In State v. … Caddo Parish School Board v. Board of Elections, 384 So.2d 448 (La. 1980). HCR 278 has none of the salient characteristics of a "special or local law." It is to be applied statewide through a state agency.

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Louisiana Attorney General Reports · May 6, 1997

R.S. 42:4.2 (A)(2) defines "Public Body" to mean as follows: (V)illage, town, and city governing authorities, parish governing authorities; school boards and boards of levee and port commissioners; boards of publicly operated … utilities; planning; zoning, and airport commissions; and any other street, parish, municipal, or special district boards, commissions, or authorities, and those of any political subdivision thereof, where such board, possesses

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Louisiana Attorney General Reports · Feb 23, 1996

Dear Representative Diez: This office is in receipt of your request for an opinion of the Attorney General in regard to the Hospital District Board. … However, relying upon Giamanco v.

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Louisiana Attorney General Reports · Dec 15, 2006

You question whether the Iberia Parish Mosquito Control Board ("Board") can establish line items within their budgets, such as capital improvements or emergency spraying, and whether the Board would be required to reduce … As you have indicated, the Board must accumulate funds in order to purchase land, buildings, planes and other capital assets. We must interpret the proposition as to give it effect and purpose. State v.

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Louisiana Attorney General Reports · Dec 8, 1997

The office of member of the board of commissioners of the Sabine River Authority is established by law, R.S. 38:2322 , and a board member is considered a public officer in the executive branch of state government. … GENERAL _______________________________ ANGIE ROGERS LAPLACE Assistant Attorney General RPI/ARL:cwr Date Received: August 12, 1997 Date Released: ANGIE ROGERS LAPLACE Assistant Attorney General 1 See for comparison, Troxler v.

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Louisiana Attorney General Reports · Jun 17, 1992

This policy promulgated by the board of aldermen raises possible constitutional concerns. … The Court stated: "In Lynden Transport, Inc. v.

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Louisiana Attorney General Reports · Apr 13, 1994

of commissioners, or in lieu of appointing a commission, shall assume the powers and duties of the board of commissioners. … Brasseaux v. Vermilion Parish Police Jury, 361 So.2d 35 (La.App. 1978).

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Louisiana Attorney General Reports · Sep 14, 1993

See Skinner v. Railway Labor Executives' Association, 489 U.S. 602 (1989) and National Treasury Employees Union v. Von Raab, 489 U.S. 656 (1989). … [See State v. Church, 538 So.2d 993 (La. 1989), State v. Parms, 523 So.2d 1293 (La. 1988), State v. Hernandez, 410 So.2d 1381 (La. 1982).]

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Louisiana Attorney General Reports · May 22, 2007

On or before the third Monday in August, each year, or on such date as shall be fixed by the mayor and board of trustees, the treasurer or collector as designated, by the mayor and board of trustees shall submit to the mayor … In Board of Directors of the Industrial Development Board of the City of Gonzales, Louisiana, Inc. v.

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Louisiana Attorney General Reports · Jan 20, 2005

Broussard v. F.A. Richard Associates, Inc., 732 So.2d 578 (La.App. 3 Cir. 1999); writ denied, 744 So.2d 625 . … (See also: Crane v. Fronmiller, 45 P.2d 955 ; Craford v. Hunt, 17 P.2d 802 ; Irons v. Harrison, 194 S.E. 749 ; State v. Zimmerman, 197 N.W. 823 ).

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Louisiana Attorney General Reports · Aug 5, 1993

of commissioners on the ground that such board was in default of fulfilling them. … However, it was subsequently held in the case of Brasseaux v.

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Louisiana Attorney General Reports · Jun 2, 2005

Department of State Civil Service v. Housing Authority of East Baton Rouge, 673 So.2d 726 , 95-1959 (La.App. 1 Cir. 5/10/96). … of commissioners and such other officials as may be formally designated to act for the Director, except those personnel actions relating to the key employee as determined by the board shall be reserved for board action on

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Louisiana Attorney General Reports · Jun 27, 1994

State Board of Cosmetology v. … Roberts v. City of Baton Rouge, 236 La. 521 , 108 So.2d 111 (1958).

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Louisiana Attorney General Reports · Sep 20, 2001

The mayor, with the approval of the board of aldermen, shall appoint the police chief. … Op. 87-682 the authority to enforce all ordinances and laws includes the grant of certain inherent powers which are necessary for him to effectively carry out his duties, and with reliance upon Lentini v.

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Louisiana Attorney General Reports · Nov 12, 2008

(R.S. 18:535 B)." § 535 (Notice of location of precincts and polling places) is located in Part V (Voters and Voting) of the Election Code. … The parish board of election supervisors shall publish the location of the polling places in the parish at least once before each primary or first party primary election.

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Louisiana Attorney General Reports · Sep 5, 2002

governing body of the appropriate municipality, parish, port district, or industrial development board in whose jurisdiction the establishment is to be located . . . … Board of Directors of the Louisiana Recovery District v. All Taxpayers, et al. , 529 So.2d 384 (La. 1988); Brock v. St. James Parish Council , 400 So.2d 745 (La.App. 4th Cir. 1981).