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The Mermentau River Harbor and Terminal District was created by Act No.196 of the 1976 regular session of the Louisiana Legislature which is found at LSA R.S. 34:3221 et seq. It is governed by board of commissioners consisting of 7 members who serve for a 5-year term. The Mermentau River Harbor and Terminal District is a political subdivision of the state of Louisiana, and its territorial limits extend to the limits of Ward 5 of Acadia Parish.