RS 33:1420.13 - Governing authority A. In accordance with the provisions of the Jefferson Parish home rule charter, the governing authority of any district or subdistrict governed by the provisions of this Part shall be the Jefferson Parish Council. When acting as the governing body of any special district or subdistrict, as provided by this Part or by the home rule charter, the parish governing authority shall have the same jurisdiction and powers as when acting as the governing authority of the parish. B. In addition to the authority granted in any general or specific Act authorizing the creation of any special district in Jefferson Parish, the parish council as governing authority of the district may, at its discretion, govern any such special district in accordance with this Part. C. Nothing in this Part shall limit the authority and powers granted to the Jefferson Parish Council in the Jefferson Parish home rule charter to levy and collect special assessments, service charges, license charges, fees, taxes, and other revenues. Acts 1999, No. 880, §1, eff. July 2, 1999; Acts 2001, No. 382, §1, eff. June 13, 2001.
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