Louisiana § RS 33:2563 - Duties of officers and employees

Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 33:2563 — Duties of officers and employees, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ RS 33:2563. Duties of officers and employees

            A. The appointing authority shall report to the board within fifteen days following any appointment or employment in a position in the classified service, unless otherwise provided, the name of the appointee, the title and character of his office or employment and the date the employee commenced work in the position. The appointing authority also shall report the date of and official action in, or knowledge of, any separation, promotion, demotion, suspension, lay-off, reinstatement, or re-employment in the classified service.

            B. An officer or employee of the municipality, parish, or fire protection district shall comply with, and aid in all proper ways in carrying out the provisions of this Part and the rules, regulations, and orders. All officers and employees shall furnish any records or information which the board or state examiner requests for any purpose of this Part.

            Acts 1964, No. 282, §1; Acts 2016, No. 669, §1, eff. June 17, 2016.

Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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Section RS 33:2563 ("Duties of officers and employees") 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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