Louisiana § RS 33:2485 - Use of class titles
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 33:2485 — Use of class titles, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 33:2485. Use of class titles
The title of each class shall be the official title of every position allocated to the class, for all purposes having to do with the position as such, and shall be used to the exclusion of all other titles on all pay rolls, budget estimates, and official records and reports pertaining to the position, except that any abbreviation or code symbol approved by the board may be used to designate a position of a class. Any other title satisfactory to the appointing authority may be used in official correspondence and in any other connection not having to do with the personnel processes covered by this Part. No employee shall be appointed, employed, or paid under any title other than that of the class to which the position occupied by him is allocated.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 33:2485
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 33:2485 cover?
Section RS 33:2485 ("Use of class titles") 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 33:2485?
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Is this the official text of Louisiana law?
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