§ 48:92 — Powers and duties

§92. Powers and duties
The chief engineer or his designated representative shall approve all plans,
specifications, and estimates for the construction of all highways under the provisions of this
Chapter. He also has such other duties as may be assigned to him by the secretary or the
assistant secretary for project delivery by the provisions of this Chapter. He shall report the
proceedings of his office to the assistant secretary for project delivery. Subject to and
pursuant to the provisions of R.S. 48:259, the chief engineer has direct supervision of the
maintenance of the highways and other facilities of the department.

Legislative History

Amended by Acts 1977, No. 291, §1; Acts 1979, No. 413, §2, eff. July 11, 1979; Acts 1984, No. 625, §1; Acts 2006, No. 11, §5; Acts 2025, No. 380, §1.