2011-0048
INTRODUCED BY: V.J. ST. PIERRE, JR., PARISH PRESIDENT
(BOND COUNSEL)
RESOLUTION NO.
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A resolution ordering and calling a special election to be held in the Parish of St. Charles, State of Louisiana, to authorize a homestead exemption for homesteads owned by disabled veterans and to authorize the renewal of a special tax therein; making application to the State Bond Commission in connection therewith; and providing for other matters in connection therewith.
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BE IT RESOLVED by the St. Charles Parish Council (the "Governing Authority"), acting as the governing authority of the Parish of St. Charles, State of Louisiana (the "Parish"), that:
SECTION 1. Election Call. Subject to the approval of the State Bond Commission, and under the authority conferred by Article VII, Section 21(K) and Article VI, Sections 30 and 32 of the Constitution of the State of Louisiana of 1974, the applicable provisions of Chapter 5 and Chapter 6-A of the Louisiana Election Code, and other constitutional and statutory authority, a special election is hereby called and ordered to be held in the Parish on SATURDAY, APRIL 30, 2011, between the hours of six o'clock (6:00) a.m., and eight o'clock (8:00) p.m., in accordance with the provisions of La. R.S. 18:541, and at the said election there shall be submitted to all registered voters qualified and entitled to vote at the said election under the Constitution and laws of this State and the Constitution of the United States, the following propositions, to-wit:
PROPOSITION NO. 1
(PARISH DISABLED VETERANS HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION)
SUMMARY: AUTHORIZES AN ADDITIONAL HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION IN THE PARISH OF ST. CHARLES, STATE OF LOUISIANA, FOR CERTAIN DISABLED VETERANS IN ACCORDANCE WITH AND SUBJECT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE VII, SECTION 21(K) OF THE LOUISIANA CONSTITUTION.
Shall an additional homestead exemption be authorized in the Parish of St. Charles, State of Louisiana, for certain disabled veterans and thei...
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