Louisiana § RS 33:425 - Duties of treasurer

Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 33:425 — Duties of treasurer, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ RS 33:425. Duties of treasurer

The treasurer shall receive, safely keep, and pay out according to law, all monies belonging to the municipality.  He shall keep accurate accounts of all receipts and disbursements, and shall make report, in writing to the mayor and board of aldermen, at each regular meeting, of the finances of the municipality; shall perform all other duties that may be prescribed by ordinance; and shall pay out money only on the warrant issued by the order of the mayor and board of aldermen.

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

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What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 33:425 cover?

Section RS 33:425 ("Duties of treasurer") 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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