RS 3:2057: 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 a manner prescribed by the laws of this state.

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

(3) 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.