A.  The Office of Group Benefits is hereby created within the office of the governor, division of administration.

B.  As used in this Chapter, “office” means the Office of Group Benefits created in this Section.

C.  The general administration of all aspects of programs of benefits as authorized or provided for under the provisions of this Chapter, which shall constitute the Office of Group Benefits, shall be vested in and be the responsibility of the office in accordance with the provisions of this Chapter.

D.  The Office of Group Benefits shall be domiciled in Baton Rouge.

Acts 2001, No. 1178, §5, eff. June 29, 2001.