RS 3:2057 Additional powers of council - Louisiana Statutes

§2057.  Additional powers of council

The council may:

(1)  Sue and be sued as a council, without individual liability of the members for acts of the council when acting within the scope of the powers of this Part, and in the manner prescribed by the laws of this state.

(2)  Borrow money from licensed lending institutions in amounts which are not cumulatively greater than fifty percent of anticipated annual income.

(3)  Appoint advisory groups composed of representatives from organizations, institutions, governments, or business related to or interested in the welfare of the cattle and beef industry and consumers.

(4)  Employ subordinate officers and employees of the council and prescribe their duties and fix their compensation and terms of employment.

(5)  Accept grants, donations, contributions, or gifts from any source, but only if the use of such resources is not restricted in any manner which is deemed inconsistent with the objectives of the program.

Added by Acts 1978, No. 320, §1. HCR 187, 1987 R.S.; HCR 201, 1988 R.S.; Acts 2009, No. 24, §8K, eff. June 12, 2009.