Louisiana § RS 37:8 - Plan for departmental procedure and operation; standard practice instructions
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 37:8 — Plan for departmental procedure and operation; standard practice instructions, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 37:8. Plan for departmental procedure and operation; standard practice instructions
The director shall have designed and shall prescribe a definite plan or organization and procedure of the department with a view to the most effective conduct of the work of the department. This plan shall include such elements as unified and systematic procedures, definite allocation of functions to the divisions and other component parts of the department, proper housing and layout of quarters to facilitate the carrying out and supervision of the work in process, effective routing and flow of work, and coordination of staff efforts in carrying out the procedure prescribed. The director shall cause standard practice instructions to be prepared for the guidance of all concerned in the operation of the prescribed plan and the system of procedure based upon it, and for placing the prescribed procedures into effect and fitting them to the plan of organization established in accordance with law.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 37:8
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 37:8 cover?
Section RS 37:8 ("Plan for departmental procedure and operation; standard practice instructions") 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 37:8?
A common citation format is "Louisiana Civil Code § RS 37:8" (Louisiana). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Louisiana law?
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How does Louisiana § RS 37:8 apply to my situation?
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