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Code · Louisiana · Title 36 — Organization of the Executive Branch

RS 36:507

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RS 36:507
§507. Department; purposes and functions
A. The secretary, or in his discretion a subordinate or subordinates appointed in writing by him, shall administer the programs of the state relating to and affecting aeronautics and aviation facilities within the state; the development and establishment of public mass transit, railroad, and water transportation systems; and other special transportation programs as may be directed by the secretary.
B. The secretary, or in his discretion a subordinate or subordinates appointed by him, shall administer the programs of the state relating to the establishment, design, construction, extension, improvement, repair, maintenance, and regulation of roads, highways, expressways, bridges, and matters pertaining thereto. The secretary or his designated subordinate shall develop, prepare, and finalize the annual highway construction program authorized by Act 334 of 1974.
C. The secretary, or in his discretion a subordinate or subordinates appointed in writing by him, shall perform the public works functions of the state, related to flood and drainage control, the flood plain management program, reclamation, water resources, soil conservation, land surveying and mapping, disaster relief, and related functions.
D. The secretary, or in his discretion a subordinate or subordinates appointed in writing by him, shall perform the functions necessary to develop the state's multimodal transportation and development plan.
E. The secretary is hereby granted full power and authority to delegate, assign, or appoint in his discretion any subordinate to perform any function or duties required by law to be performed by the department, except as specifically provided in this Title. This grant of power and authority shall be liberally construed to effectuate the purposes of this Chapter.
Acts 1988, No. 488, §1, eff. July 9, 1988.
{{NOTE: SEE ACTS 1988, NO. 488, §§2, 3.}}
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