2006 Louisiana Laws - RS 25:380.104 — Operating funds; appropriations by the legislature

§380.104.  Operating funds; appropriations by the legislature

A.(1)  The Department of State shall include in its annual budget request, required by R.S. 39:32, a request for funds necessary for support of the McNeill Street Pumping Station Museum.  The governor shall include in the executive budget submitted to the legislature sufficient funding for the support of operations of the museum.

(2)  The board, with the approval of the secretary of state, shall employ, appoint, remove, and fix the term, compensation, and responsibilities of a museum chief administrative officer and a museum director.  The museum director may also serve as the museum chief administrative officer.

B.  Funds appropriated by the legislature to the Department of State for operation of the McNeill Street Pumping Station Museum shall be used solely for that purpose.  No administrative costs of any kind shall be charged by the Department of State for any services associated with placement of the museum within the jurisdiction of the department.

Acts 2004, No. 545, §1, eff. June 25, 2004.

NOTE:  See Acts 2004, No. 545, §3, relative to conditions for action to be taken under Act and termination of authority for transfer of museum to the department.