Louisiana § RS 11:951.23 - Medical board; appointment; duties and powers
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§ RS 11:951.23. Medical board; appointment; duties and powers
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 R.S. 17:1043 pursuant to R.S. 24:253.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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