§ 36:103 — Secretary of economic development

Louisiana § 36:103

• Jurisdiction: Louisiana
• Title 36: Organization of the Executive Branch of State Government

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§103. Secretary of economic development
There shall be a secretary of economic development, who shall be appointed
by the governor with consent of the Senate and who shall serve at the pleasure of the
governor at a salary fixed by the governor, which salary shall not exceed the amount
approved for such position by the legislature while in session. The secretary shall
serve as the executive head and chief administrative officer of Louisiana Economic
Development and shall have the responsibility for the policies of the department,
except as otherwise provided by this Title, and for the administration, control, and
operation of the functions, programs, and affairs of the department; provided that the
secretary shall perform his functions under the general control and supervision of the
governor.

Legislative History

Acts 1976, No. 513, §1. Amended by Acts 1977, No. 83, §1, eff. June 22, 1977; Acts 1988, No. 563, §1, eff. July 14, 1988.