[StBernard] Recent Attorney General Opinions

[Westley Annis]

#08-0057
St. Bernard Parish may allocate Parish funds and property as it deems
necessary, but may only do so subject to Louisiana law, which provides that
the proceeds of any special tax shall constitute a trust fund to be used
exclusively for the objects and purposes for which the tax was levied.
Absent a voter-approved rededication of the funding or property derived from
the special library tax and bonds which was approved by the voters in St.
Bernard Parish on May 2, 1962, St. Bernard Parish must only use these assets
in a manner consistent with the intent of the approved propositions. (Henry)
Op to Ms. Erin Kuehl, President, St. Bernard Parish Library Board of
Control, St. Bernard, LA
Date Released: October 15, 2009

#09-0128
If the St. Bernard Home Rule Charter is less stringent than state law, state
law will govern. The St. Bernard Home Rule Charter may be more stringent
than state law in areas concerning the structure and organization, powers,
and functions of St. Bernard Parish, when such is not denied by general law
or inconsistent with the Louisiana constitution. If the St. Bernard Home
Rule Charter is more stringent than state law in one of the areas described
above, then the home rule charter will govern. (Boyce)
Op to Ms. Roxanne Adams, Clerk of Council, St. Bernard Parish Council,
Chalmette, LA
Date Released: October 15, 2009