Louisiana § RS 17:3302 - President of a public postsecondary education system; appointment; salary
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 17:3302 — President of a public postsecondary education system; appointment; salary, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 17:3302. President of a public postsecondary education system; appointment; salary
A. There shall be a president of each public postsecondary education system, who shall be the executive officer of the postsecondary system and shall serve as secretary to the system's governing board and its executive committee and standing and special committees. The system's governing board shall select and appoint the system president. During the selection process, the Board of Regents or its designee shall be given the opportunity to interview the person to be chosen to serve as system president on issues related to statewide planning and coordination. The system president shall serve at the pleasure of the appointing board. His salary shall be fixed by and recorded in the proceedings of the board.
B. Except as herein otherwise provided and subject to the control and supervision of the board, each president or chief administrative officer shall be responsible to the board for the conduct of the affairs of the postsecondary system. He shall execute and enforce all of the decisions, orders, rules, and regulations of the board with respect to the conduct of the postsecondary system.
Added by Acts 1975, No. 313, §2, eff. July 17, 1975; Acts 1997, No. 1360, §2, eff. Jan. 1, 1998; Acts 1998, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 151, §1, eff. July 1, 1999; Acts 2006, No. 463, §1, eff. June 15, 2006.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 17:3302
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 17:3302 cover?
Section RS 17:3302 ("President of a public postsecondary education system; appointment; salary") 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.
How do I cite Louisiana § RS 17:3302?
A common citation format is "Louisiana Civil Code § RS 17:3302" (Louisiana). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Louisiana law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Louisiana official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Louisiana attorney.
How does Louisiana § RS 17:3302 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Louisiana can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
Sources & Verification
Not legal advice. Verify against the official source and consult a licensed attorney in Louisiana.