Terms Used In Louisiana Revised Statutes 36:255

  • Deputy secretary: means the officer authorized to be appointed by the secretary to serve as his principal administrative assistant. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 36:3
  • Secretary: means the officer appointed by the governor as the executive head and chief administrative officer of certain departments created and provided for by this Title. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 36:3

There may be a deputy secretary of the department, who shall be appointed by the secretary with consent of the Senate and who shall serve at the pleasure of the secretary at a salary fixed by the secretary, which salary shall not exceed the amount approved for such position by the legislature while in session.  The duties and functions of the deputy secretary shall be determined and assigned by the secretary.  If appointed, he shall serve as acting secretary in the absence of the secretary.  

Acts 1976, No. 513, §1.  Amended by Acts 1977, No. 83, §1, eff. June 22, 1977.