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LA Rev Stat § 49:220.8 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 49 - State Administration|§220.8. Emergency rental assistance

RS 220.8 - Emergency rental assistance A. As provided in R.S. 49:220.5(A)(2), the authority shall allocate funding for emergency rental assistance programs. Such programs shall prioritize funding for households that participated in Hurricanes Katrina or Rita temporary housing assistance programs such as HUD's Disaster Housing Assistance Program or FEMA's temporary housing program and continue to be in need and do not qualify for housing choice voucher program assistance or other programs established to address the housing needs of transitioning households. B. After the needs of households identified in Subsection A of this Section are addressed and subject to funding, the authority shall allocate any remaining resources in the following order: (1) Households participating in Hurricanes Gustav or Ike temporary housing assistance programs. (2) Households in need who either did not qualify or did not participate in temporary housing assistance programs of Hurricanes Katrina, Rita, Gustav, or Ike. C. The authority or any other agency of the state designated to coordinate disaster recovery programs shall partner with the Department of Children and Family Services and other relevant state agencies for the implementation of emergency rental assistance programs. Acts 2009, No. 487, §1, eff. when the Action Plan Amendment for implementing R.S. 49:220.5(A)(2) is approved by the U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development. NOTE: See Acts 2009, No. 487, §2. NOTE: See Acts 2006, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 5, as amended by Acts 2008, No. 831, §5, which repealed the La. Recovery Authority eff. July 1, 2010.
LA Rev Stat § 49:220.10 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 49 - State Administration|§220.10. Claims of certain Road Home Program applicants

RS 220.10 - Claims of certain Road Home Program applicants A. Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, those Road Home applicants whose claims were denied because of unresolved succession or inheritance issues shall be awarded a Road Home grant, together with a covenant restriction filed against the property to reserve the rights of the state of Louisiana, for any claims arising in favor of the state against the applicant subsequent to the awarding of the grant. The covenant restriction shall be satisfied and removed upon the occurrence of either of the following: (1) The signing of a judgment of possession in favor of the Road Home grant recipient subject to the covenant restriction. (2) The sale or transfer of the property subject to the covenant restriction by the Road Home grant recipient in which the purchaser, heir, or beneficiary receiving the property executes a mortgage in favor of the state, or secures a mortgage from a third party and repays the state the amount of the Road Home grant received for the property. B. The division of administration, office of community development, is authorized to investigate annually the ownership status of property subject to the provisions of Subsection A of this Section, in order to protect its financial interest in the property improved with funds from the Road Home grant program. C. Road Home funding for those applicants listed in Subsection A of this Section shall only be dispensed in accordance with revised program rules for the Road Home Program, as reflected in a duly amended Action Plan approved by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development. In the event that the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development does not approve such amended Action Plan authorizing the use of funds in accordance with the provisions of Subsection A of this Section, Subsection A of this Section shall be without effect. D. Nothing in this Section shall be deemed to create any right or cause of action. Acts 2010, No. 1012, §1, eff. July 8, 2010.
LA Rev Stat § 49:220.21 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 49 - State Administration|§220.21. Office of the state inspector general; policy and purpose

RS 220.21 - Office of the state inspector general; policy and purpose A. The prevention and detection of waste, inefficiencies, mismanagement, misconduct, abuse, fraud, and corruption in all departments, offices, agencies, boards, commissions, task forces, authorities, and divisions of the executive branch of state government as specifically provided in Title 36 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, all hereinafter referred to in this Part collectively as "covered agencies" and individually as "covered agency", is an important responsibility of the state. B. In view of the responsibility of the state, it is the purpose of this Part to establish an independent office of the state inspector general in the office of the governor to examine and investigate the management and affairs of covered agencies. Acts 2008, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 12, §3, eff. April 26, 2008.
LA Rev Stat § 49:220.22 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 49 - State Administration|§220.22. Office of the state inspector general; creation; domicile; funding

RS 220.22 - Office of the state inspector general; creation; domicile; funding A. The office of the state inspector general, referred to in this Part as the "office", is created and shall be a body corporate with the power to sue and be sued. B. The domicile of the office shall be in Baton Rouge. C. The legislature shall make adequate appropriations to the office to enable it to implement this Part efficiently and effectively. D. The office is authorized to employ its own legal counsel, and also may obtain such additional legal representation as the office deems necessary from the attorney general or his designee. Acts 2008, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 12, §3, eff. April 26, 2008; Acts 2012, No. 640, §1, eff. June 7, 2012.
LA Rev Stat § 49:220.23 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 49 - State Administration|§220.23. State inspector general; appointment; term; vacancy; compensation; removal

RS 220.23 - State inspector general; appointment; term; vacancy; compensation; removal A.(1) There shall be a state inspector general, hereinafter referred to as the "inspector general", who shall be appointed by the governor with the consent of the Senate. No person appointed inspector general shall hold or be a candidate for any elective office, including elective political party office, or any other public office or political party office. No person shall be appointed inspector general who has held any elective office or political party office within two years immediately preceding his appointment. No former inspector general shall be eligible to qualify as a candidate for any elective office, including elective political party office, nor shall he assume any elective office or political party office within four years after the termination of his service as inspector general. (2) If a vacancy exists in the office of the state inspector general for more than six months, then the holder of the next highest level administrative position in the office shall become the inspector general, subject to confirmation by the Senate. (3) Not later than one year from the date of appointment, if not already certified, the inspector general shall obtain certification as a Certified Inspector General from the Association of Inspectors General. B. The inspector general shall serve a six-year term. C. The salary of the inspector general shall be fixed by the governor, which amount shall not exceed the amount approved for such position by the legislature while in session. The salary of the inspector general may not be reduced by the governor or the legislature during his term of office. D.(1) Notwithstanding the provisions of Subsection B of this Section, the inspector general may be removed by the governor provided such removal is approved by a majority vote of each house of the legislature. (2) In order to obtain the consent of a majority of the elected members of each house of the legislature, the clerk of the House of Representatives and the secretary of the Senate shall prepare and transmit a ballot to each member of the legislature by certified mail with return receipt requested, unless it is determined that the legislature will be in session in time for the ballots to be distributed to them and returned by them during the session. The ballot shall be uniform and include pertinent information as the clerk and secretary shall determine. Acts 2008, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 12, §3, eff. April 26, 2008; Acts 2010, No. 861, §21.
LA Rev Stat § 49:220.25 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 49 - State Administration|§220.25. Confidentiality of certain records

RS 220.25 - Confidentiality of certain records Except for the reports of investigations released as provided in R.S. 49:220.24(C)(6), the records prepared or obtained by the inspector general in connection with investigations conducted by the inspector general shall be deemed confidential and protected from disclosure. No privilege established by law shall be deemed waived on any record obtained by the inspector general in connection with the performance of the duties established in this Part. Any record or information obtained by the inspector general which is confidential pursuant to any other provision of law shall remain confidential, and it shall be a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not more than two thousand dollars or imprisonment for not more than one year, or both, for the inspector general or any of his employees, or any other public official, corporation, or individual, to make public any such information or record. Nothing herein shall be interpreted to prevent public access to public records during the course of an inspector general investigation. The custodian of any public record shall provide that record to any person having the right to examine public records. If the only copy of the public record is in the hands of the inspector general, the custodian of that record shall so certify and the requestor may examine and copy the record at the office of the inspector general. Acts 2008, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 12, §3, eff. April 26, 2008; Acts 2008, No. 831, §3, eff. July 1, 2008.
LA Rev Stat § 49:220.26 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 49 - State Administration|§220.26. Reserve investigators

RS 220.26 - Reserve investigators A. Any person who has served as a full time investigator for the office of the state inspector general and who retired or otherwise left the full time employment of the department in good standing and who has maintained certification and currently is certified by the POST Council, or any other person who has served as a Louisiana peace officer and who has maintained certification and who graduated from a Louisiana POST certified academy may be appointed as a reserve investigator for the office of the state inspector general. B. The inspector general shall be authorized to issue a reserve investigator's appointment as provided herein if the person satisfies the following requirements: (1) Qualifies on the Peace Officer Standards and Training firearms course. (2) Attends any seminars, workshops, or other meetings on issues related to the operation of the office of inspector general which may be required by the inspector general. (3) Complies with any other rule or regulation as may be required by the inspector general. C. Each reserve investigator shall have all the powers of and may function as a criminal investigator for the office of inspector general, but shall receive no compensation for his participation in the reserve investigator program. Expenses incurred by a reserve investigator in the course and scope of performing his official duties shall be reimbursed. D. The inspector general shall have the power to revoke any reserve investigator's appointment at any time. E. Reserve investigators' appointments shall be valid only for a period of one year from the date of issuance; however, they may be renewed annually at the discretion of the inspector general. F. Upon the recommendation of the inspector general, each reserve investigator shall be eligible to apply to the superintendent of state police for a special officer's commission from the Louisiana Division of State Police under the applicable provisions of R.S. 40:1379.1. Acts 2010, No. 783, §1, eff. June 30, 2010.
LA Rev Stat § 49:220.31 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 49 - State Administration|§220.31. Purpose

RS 220.31 - Purpose  The state of Louisiana recognizes the need to develop and implement a comprehensive rural water infrastructure plan to address deteriorating public water supply systems and protect the interests, health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of Louisiana. This effort will require the cooperation and participation of numerous federal, state, and local agencies. To further the development of the plan, the state of Louisiana recognizes the necessity to establish the Rural Water Infrastructure Committee for the purpose of providing advice and guidance to the governor on all matters relative to rural water systems in Louisiana.  Acts 2019, No. 126, §2, eff. June 6, 2019.
LA Rev Stat § 49:220.32 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 49 - State Administration|§220.32. Rural Water Infrastructure Committee; creation and organization

RS 220.32 - Rural Water Infrastructure Committee; creation and organization  A. The Rural Water Infrastructure Committee is hereby created within the office of the governor and shall be composed of seventeen members as follows:  (1) The State Director of United States Department of Agriculture Rural Development in Louisiana or his designee.  (2) The State Director of the United States Economic Development Administration or his designee.  (3) The governor or his designee.  (4) The governor's designee to the Delta Regional Authority.  (5) The secretary of the Louisiana Department of Health or his designee.  (6) The secretary of the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality or his designee.  (7) The executive director of the Louisiana office of community development or his designee.  (8) The director of the Governor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness or his designee.  (9) The executive director of the Louisiana Rural Water Association or his designee.  (10) The executive director of the Police Jury Association of Louisiana or his designee.  (11) The executive director of the Louisiana Municipal Association or his designee.  (12) The president of the Louisiana Association of Planning and Development Districts or his designee.  (13) The president of the Senate or his designee.  (14) The speaker of the House of Representatives or his designee.  (15) The chairman of the Louisiana Rural Caucus or a member of the Louisiana Rural Caucus designated by the chairman.  (16) The commissioner of agriculture and forestry or his designee.  (17) The executive secretary of the Louisiana Public Service Commission or his designee.  B. Members shall serve terms concurrent with the governor.  C. The governor's designee to the Delta Regional Authority shall serve as chairman and shall develop procedures for the operation of the committee.  D. The committee shall meet as necessary at the call of the chairman. A majority of the members of the committee shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business.  E. All official actions of the committee shall require the affirmative vote of a majority of the members in attendance.  F. The governor or the chairman of the committee may request employees of federal, state, or local agencies involved with rural water systems to participate as nonvoting members of the committee.  G. The committee may request administrative and technical support from the governor's office to carry out the committee's functions and responsibilities as provided in this Part.  H. Members of the committee shall serve without compensation. Legislative members of the committee shall receive such per diem and expenses as provided for legislators during attendance at legislative committees and from the same source.  I. The names of the members who will serve on the committee shall be submitted to the governor not later than August 15, 2019.  Acts 2019, No. 126, §2, eff. June 6, 2019.
LA Rev Stat § 49:220.33 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 49 - State Administration|§220.33. Functions; recommendations

RS 220.33 - Functions; recommendations  A. The committee shall have the following functions and duties:  (1) To advise the governor on all matters relative to rural water systems in Louisiana.  (2) To advise and provide technical assistance to rural water systems, local governments, and nonprofit organizations to improve infrastructure and ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.  (3) To work collaboratively to assess and prioritize rural water system deficiencies.  (4) To offer emergency response assessments for rural water systems during public health emergencies upon request.  (5) To foster cooperation among federal, state, and local governmental agencies on all issues pertaining to rural water systems.  (6) To conduct such studies as are necessary to develop and implement a comprehensive rural water infrastructure plan.  (7) To create a clearinghouse of educational materials to assist rural water systems, local governments, and nonprofit organizations.  (8) To review programs, conditions, trends, and engineering findings which affect rural water systems in order to make recommendations for improvements.  (9) To assist in the identification of potential sources of funding for rural water systems and to develop advice with respect to which expenditures are in the best interest of the state.  B. The committee shall advise and make recommendations to the governor on the following:  (1) Establishing funding criteria for rural water systems.  (2) Establishing a process to hold noncompliant water systems accountable including legislative audits and mandatory management training.  (3) Increasing inspection and enforcement of rural water systems by state agencies.  (4) Establishing a system for the review of engineering proposals for infrastructure upgrades to rural water systems.  (5) Developing financial incentives for rural water systems to consolidate when deemed appropriate.  (6) Developing recommendations for legislative action relative to rural water systems.  C. The committee shall submit a written report to the governor by March first of each year relative to the progress, challenges, and recommendations concerning policy and possible legislation relative to rural water systems.  Acts 2019, No. 126, §2, eff. June 6, 2019.
LA Rev Stat § 49:221 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 49 - State Administration|§221. Repealed by Acts 1995, No. 846, §4, eff. Jan. 8, 1996.

RS 221 - Repealed by Acts 1995, No. 846, §4, eff. Jan. 8, 1996.
LA Rev Stat § 49:221.1 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 49 - State Administration|§221.1. Designees; powers

RS 221.1 - Designees; powers  The secretary of state is hereby authorized to designate the first assistant secretary of state, the undersecretary of management and finance, the deputy secretary of state, the confidential assistant, or the legal counsel for the Department of State, to represent him at any meeting of any board, commission, or other public body of which the secretary of state is a member. In such a case, any action taken or vote made by said designee shall carry the full force and effect as if made by the secretary of state.  Acts 1991, No. 65, §1, eff. June 25, 1991.
LA Rev Stat § 49:223 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 49 - State Administration|§223. No extra compensation for copying laws passed by legislature

RS 223 - No extra compensation for copying laws passed by legislature  The Secretary of State shall not receive extra compensation for the copying of the laws passed by the legislature.
LA Rev Stat § 49:224 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 49 - State Administration|§224. Authority to administer oaths

RS 224 - Authority to administer oaths  The Secretary of State may administer oaths in all cases.
LA Rev Stat § 49:225 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 49 - State Administration|§225. Service upon secretary of state; fee; exception

RS 225 - Service upon secretary of state; fee; exception  Whenever by virtue of law service of process or any other instrument of writing is required to be served upon the secretary of state, the person commencing the action and securing service of process or other instruments of writing in this manner shall pay to the secretary of state at the time of such service a fee as determined and published in accordance with the provisions of R.S. 49:222, which said person shall be entitled to recover as taxable cost in the action if he shall prevail. However, no such fee shall be paid or recovered when such service of process is required as a result of a small claims action filed in accordance with R.S. 13:5200 et seq.  Acts 1983, No. 235, §4, eff. July 1, 1983; Acts 1985, No. 314, §1; Acts 1989, No. 581, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 49:226 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 49 - State Administration|§226. Overpayment of fees

RS 226 - Overpayment of fees  The Secretary of State shall not be required to make refunds of overpayments of fees, except upon request, when such overpayments are for an amount less than two dollars.  Added by Acts 1981, No. 189, §1. Amended by Acts 1981, No. 508, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 49:227 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 49 - State Administration|§227. Office of the Uniform Commercial Code

RS 227 - Office of the Uniform Commercial Code  A. There is hereby created within the Department of State an office of the uniform commercial code which shall have the responsibility of developing, implementing, managing, and operating Chapter 9 of the Louisiana Commercial Laws (R.S. 10:9-101, et seq.). B. The office of the uniform commercial code shall be administered by a deputy secretary. The deputy secretary shall have the following duties and responsibilities:  (1) Coordinate a statewide network with the clerks of court for the implementation and operation of the program. (2) Facilitate the perfection and filing of financing statements covering movable goods. (3) Assist consumers, members of the financial services community, and attorneys in utilization of the program through educational and informational forums. (4) Make recommendations to the legislature as to revisions of Chapter 9 of the Louisiana Commercial Laws (R.S. 10:9-101, et seq.). (5) Prepare and administer program budget. (6) Coordinate data processing needs for the department. C. The Department of State, through the office of the uniform commercial code, shall be:  (1) Responsible for immediate coordination and implementation of the statewide computer network to be established pursuant to Chapter 9 of the Louisiana Commercial Laws (R.S. 10:9-101, et seq.), including, but not limited to, the furnishing of uniform program software to the filing officers, coordinating and establishing the communications network as designed by the secretary of state, as well as any other undertaking deemed necessary by the secretary of state to ensure completion of the network by January 1, 1990;  (2) Authorized to promulgate rules and regulations in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act (R.S. 49:950, et seq.) as may be necessary for the implementation of Chapter 9 of the Louisiana Commercial Laws (R.S. 10:9-101, et seq.). Acts 1989, No. 137, §15, eff. June 22, 1989.
LA Rev Stat § 49:228 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 49 - State Administration|§228. Direct computer access to certain public records; fee

RS 228 - Direct computer access to certain public records; fee  The secretary of state is authorized to provide direct computer access to public records in the custody of the Department of State. The department is authorized to assess a fee for such access pursuant to the provisions of R.S. 49:222. Said fee shall not exceed the cost of providing the service.  Acts 1990, No. 278, §1.  {{NOTE: SEE ACTS 1990, NO. 278, §3.}}