Louisiana § RS 48:581 - Officers of districts; treasurer's bond
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 48:581 — Officers of districts; treasurer's bond, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 48:581. Officers of districts; treasurer's bond
The officers of the governing authority of the parish in which the particular district is located are the officers of the district. They shall serve without extra compensation. Where a district is composed of territory located wholly within one parish, the parish treasurer's bond also covers and guarantees the faithful performance of his duties as treasurer of the district.
Where a district is composed of territory partly within two or more parishes, the officers of the governing authority of the parish furnishing the most territory are the officers of the district. The treasurer of a district lying partly within two or more parishes shall furnish a special bond to be fixed by the governing authority of the district for the faithful performance of his duties as such. The premium thereof shall be paid by the district.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 48:581 cover?
Section RS 48:581 ("Officers of districts; treasurer's bond") 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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