§ 33:1420.31 — Local government officials; training; certain municipalities

Louisiana § 33:1420.31

• Jurisdiction: Louisiana
• Title 33: Municipalities and Parishes

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PART XVII. TRAINING FOR CERTAIN LOCAL GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS
§1420.31. Local government officials; training; certain municipalities
A. Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, all mayors and
members of the governing authorities of municipalities with a population of fifteen
thousand persons or less according the latest federal decennial census may participate
in workshops and other training courses offered by associations or groups that
provide training to local government officials, which are intended to assist such
officials in carrying out their duties by enhancing their knowledge of laws regulating
their respective municipalities. Any such elected official may use any local
government resource provided by such associations or groups to the officials and
their respective municipalities.
B. Any association or group provided for in Subsection A of this Section may
work jointly to provide workshops, training courses, and other resources to the
elected officials and may offer incentives to the officials, such as continuing
education credits or certificates for specialization in certain subject matters, to
encourage their use of resources and attendance at workshops and training courses.
C. The provisions of this Part are applicable to any person who is appointed
temporarily to fill a vacancy in an elective office of any municipality provided for in
Subsection A of this Section.

Legislative History

Acts 2024, No. 445, §1.