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La. Rev. Stat. § 36:253

Secretary of health and hospitals

Louisiana · Louisiana Revised Statutes Title 36 — Organization of the Executive Branch · Status: effective

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La. Rev. Stat. § 36:253, Secretary of health and hospitals, Louisiana, version 1 as recorded 2026-10-04, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/2719663
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There shall be a secretary of health and hospitals, who shall be appointed by the governor with consent of the Senate and who shall serve at the pleasure of the governor at a salary fixed by the governor, which salary shall not exceed the amount approved for such position by the legislature while in session. The secretary shall serve as the executive head and chief administrative officer of the Louisiana Department of Health and shall have the responsibility for the policies of the department, except as otherwise provided by this Title, and for the administration, control, and operation of the functions, programs, and affairs of the department; provided that the secretary shall perform his functions under the general control and supervision of the governor.