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urn: urn:us-la:rs:42:1
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# Public office defined

As used in this title, the term "public office" means any state, district, parish or municipal office, elective or appointive, or any position as member on a board or commission, elective or appointive, when the office or position is established by the constitution or laws of this state.

"Public officer" is any person holding a public office in this state.