Louisiana § RS 24:692 - Powers and duties
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§ RS 24:692. Powers and duties
A. The council shall have such powers and duties as are conferred upon it by this Chapter and such other duties as are provided by law or otherwise assigned by the legislature and shall meet from time to time as it deems necessary.
B. The council shall be responsible for adopting a comprehensive security plan for the areas within the state capitol complex, as defined in R.S. 40:1379.5, that are occupied and utilized by the legislative branch of state government as it deems necessary or appropriate.
C. The council shall be responsible for reviewing and approving, with whatever changes it deems necessary or appropriate, each annual budget for the operations of the office of the director of capitol security prior to submission of the budget to the president of the Senate and speaker of the House of Representatives.
D. In carrying out the powers and duties conferred upon it by this Chapter, and limited to the description of the powers, duties, and jurisdiction of the council as provided in this Chapter, the council shall have the power and authority of the legislature inherent in that body and conferred by law to hold hearings, administer oaths, take testimony at public or private hearings, and pursue punishment for contempt of the council as otherwise provided by law.
Acts 2022, No. 507, §1, eff. June 16, 2022.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section RS 24:692 ("Powers and duties") is part of the Louisiana Civil Code, the codified statutory law of Louisiana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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