Louisiana § RS 23:3 - Employees; performance evaluations; salaries and expenses
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 23:3 — Employees; performance evaluations; salaries and expenses, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 23:3. Employees; performance evaluations; salaries and expenses
The secretary shall, with the consent of the governor, appoint such assistants, such heads of divisions or bureaus, and such inspectors, statisticians, accountants, attorneys, and other employees as may be deemed necessary for the exercise of the powers and the performance of the duties of the department. The secretary, or his designee, shall develop a system of annual performance evaluations for all officers and employees of the department based on measurable job tasks. The salaries of the officers and employees of the department shall be fixed by the secretary, with the approval of the governor. All officers and employees of the department shall receive from the state their necessary and actual expenses while traveling on the business of the department, either within or without the state.
Acts 2008, No. 743, §2, eff. July 1, 2008; Acts 2025, No. 478, §7, eff. Oct. 1, 2025.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 23:3
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 23:3 cover?
Section RS 23:3 ("Employees; performance evaluations; salaries and expenses") 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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