Louisiana Revised Statutes 11:951.23 – Medical board; appointment; duties and powers
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Terms Used In Louisiana Revised Statutes 11:951.23
- Board of trustees: means and includes the members of the board of trustees of the retirement system. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 11:951.1
- Medical board: means the board of physicians provided for in this Part. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 11:951.1
- Participant: means any employee who is entitled to the beneficial provisions of this retirement system. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 11:951.1
- Retirement: means withdrawal from active service with a retirement allowance allowable under the provisions of this Part. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 11:951.1
The board of trustees shall designate a medical board to be composed of three physicians from the medical staff of the Orleans Parish School Board. If necessary, other physicians may be employed from time to time. The medical board shall arrange for and pass upon all medical examinations required under the provisions of this Part, shall investigate all essential statements and certificates by or on behalf of a participant in connection with the application for disability retirement, and shall report in writing to the board of trustees its conclusions and recommendations upon all matters referred to it.
Redesignated from La. Rev. Stat. 17:1043 pursuant to La. Rev. Stat. 24:253.