---
urn: urn:us-la:rs:36:51
citation: "R.S. 36:51"
status: active
breadcrumb: "Title 36 › Chapter 2"
acts_citations:
  - { year: 1976, number: 513, section: 1, effective_date: null, role: enactment }
  - { year: 1977, number: 83, section: 1, effective_date: 1977-06-22, role: amendment }
---

# Department of State Civil Service; creation; purpose

In order to provide for the administration of the state civil service system, there shall be a Department of State Civil Service as created in the constitution, which shall be a body corporate with power to sue and be sued. The functions of the department shall be as defined in the constitution or by law.