Louisiana Revised Statutes 42:393 – Designation of deputy; exceptions
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Terms Used In Louisiana Revised Statutes 42:393
- person: includes a body of persons, whether incorporated or not. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 1:10
- Public officer: is a ny person holding a public office in this state. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 42:1
When a leave of absence is granted a public officer under the provisions of La. Rev. Stat. 42:392, the officer shall name and designate as his deputy, a person possessing all the qualifications required for the office, and that person shall discharge all the duties and functions of the office during the absence of the officer.
The provisions of this Section shall not apply to:
(1) Members of the legislature.
(2) Appointive officers.
(3) Judges of any of the courts.
(4) The governor.
(5) The lieutenant governor.
(6) Any officer authorized by the constitution or any other law of the state to appoint an assistant, who in the absence of his chief has the authority to perform all the acts and duties of the office.