Louisiana Revised Statutes 11:1827 – Authorized agent; powers and duties
Terms Used In Louisiana Revised Statutes 11:1827
- Agreement: means the document of participation between a participating employer and the board, that sets forth the requirements and procedures for covering the employees of such participating employer under this system. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 11:1732
- Authorized agent: means the employee authorized by a participating employer to act as the coordinator between the board and the participating employer. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 11:1732
The authorized agent shall be the representative of the employer for the system. It is his duty to act within the terms of the agreement between the board and the respective employer to facilitate the efficient operation of the system as it pertains to those employees of the employer who are members. His duties shall include:
(1) Attendance at board meetings on behalf of his employer.
(2) Presentation of membership and retirement applications from his employer’s members to the system.
(3) Coordinating with the administrative director to insure the correct recordation of information and data pertinent to his employer and the system.
(4) Acting on behalf of his employer on all questions of eligibility, participation, benefits, coverage, administration, and contributions of the system.
(5) Ensuring that all communications from the system to the employer or its employees are properly distributed and disseminated.
Acts 1978, No. 788, §1; Redesignated from La. Rev. Stat. 33:7318 by Acts 1991, No. 74, §3, eff. June 25, 1991.