Louisiana § RS 24:553 - Duties
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 24:553 — Duties, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 24:553. 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.
B. The council shall be responsible for reviewing and approving, with whatever changes it deems necessary or appropriate, each annual budget for the office of the legislative auditor prior to submission of such budget to the legislature for funding.
C. The council shall be responsible for fixing the salary of the legislative auditor.
D. If the legislative auditor finds that a state agency required by law to have an internal audit function does not have an effective internal audit function, including a finding that the agency is not adhering to the Institute of Internal Auditors, International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing, the council shall hold a hearing on such finding.
Acts 1978, No. 357, §2. Amended by Acts 1979, No. 170, §1; Acts 1991, No. 610, §1, eff. Dec. 31, 1991; Acts 2008, No. 838, §1, eff. July 1, 2008; Acts 2015, No. 314, §2.
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 24:553
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 24:553 cover?
Section RS 24:553 ("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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