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The governing authority of such political subdivision, after having given notice of its intention as above set forth and after disposing of all objections and having decided to order the construction of such improvements, or after having been authorized by the election herein provided for and after having received and considered any written objections filed by property owners not entitled to vote at such election, may without further delay have the necessary plans and specifications for said work prepared and adopt a resolution or ordinance authorizing the advertisement for bids therefor by the giving of notice calling for sealed bids for the construction of said work, such notice to be signed by the chief executive officer, and to be published for three consecutive weeks in a newspaper published in the political subdivision, or if there be no newspaper published therein, then in some newspaper of general circulation in the parish wherein the political subdivision is located or in an adjoining parish.  Said notice shall contain a general description of the work contemplated, shall refer to the plans and specifications which shall be placed on file with the clerk or secretary of the governing authority, and shall designate the hour, date and place for the reception and opening of bids, and may provide that the contractor be required to accept the certificates of indebtedness hereafter authorized in payment for the work performed under his contract, if the governing authority elects to make such requirement.

Acts 1962, No. 313, §3.