2006 Louisiana Laws - RS 3:4274 — Powers and duties of commission

§4274.  Powers and duties of commission

The commission shall:

(1)  Prepare or cause to be prepared plans for execution of laws relating to forestry;

(2)  Select and employ the state forester, and control his tenure of office;

(3)  Direct and advise the state forester in the work of the commission;

(4)  Prepare a budget of expenditures for the commission prior to each regular session of the legislature, and submit this to the state budget officer, and file a duplicate with the governor;

(5)  Cooperate with the Government of the United States and any of its bureaus, services, and agencies in accordance with federal statutes and regulations thereunder;

(6)  Make all expenditures in executing the forestry laws with the advice and approval of the commission;

(7)  Maintain its offices and be domiciled in the Parish of East Baton Rouge;

The commission may also sue and be sued; and have and exercise all authority and power as was prescribed by law for the former commissioner of conservation in relation to the practice of forestry.

Amended by Acts 1981, No. 736, §1.