Louisiana § RS 51:2233 - Establishment of commission; membership; terms; confirmation
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§ RS 51:2233. Establishment of commission; membership; terms; confirmation
There is hereby created the Louisiana Commission on Human Rights in the office of the governor. The commission shall consist of nine members, one to be appointed from each congressional district and the remaining membership to be appointed from the state at large. The governor shall appoint all members, subject to Senate confirmation, and shall name one member as chairman. Of the nine members first appointed, three shall be appointed for a term of one year, three for two years, and three for three years. Thereafter all members of the commission shall be appointed for terms of three years and shall continue to serve until reappointed or replaced. In the event of death or resignation of a member, his successor shall be appointed to serve the unexpired term for which such member had been appointed.
Acts 1991, No. 332, §1, eff. Jan. 13, 1992.
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Section RS 51:2233 ("Establishment of commission; membership; terms; confirmation") 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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