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urn: urn:us-la:rs:48:51
citation: "R.S. 48:51"
status: active
breadcrumb: "Title 48 › Chapter 1 › Part IV"
acts_citations:
  - { year: 1975, number: 151, section: 1, effective_date: null, role: enactment }
  - { year: 1977, number: 291, section: 1, effective_date: null, role: amendment }
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# Head of department

The secretary is the executive officer of the department. He shall be appointed, shall serve and his salary shall be fixed, all in accordance with the provisions of Title 36 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950.