§ 36:453 — Secretary of revenue

Louisiana § 36:453

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

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There shall be a secretary of the Department of Revenue, 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 the Department of Revenue 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 1997, No. 658, §1, eff. July 7, 1997.