RS 29:256 - Duties of the director

LA Rev Stat § 29:256 (2018) (N/A)
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§256. Duties of the director

The director shall be the executive and administrative head of the department and shall direct and supervise all of its administrative and technical activities, subject, however, to the authority of the commission. In addition to his other duties, the director shall:

(1) Attend all meetings of the commission and act as its secretary and keep minutes of its proceedings.

(2) Appoint, with the consent of the commission and in accordance with the provisions of this Part, all parish service officers and whatever department employees, experts, and special assistants are necessary to carry out effectively the provisions of this Part.

(3) Investigate from time to time the operation and effect of this Part and of the rules, and report his findings and recommendations to the commission.