2013 Louisiana Laws
Revised Statutes
TITLE 25 - Libraries, Museums, and Other Scientific
RS 25:380.165 - Operating funds; appropriations by the legislature

§380.165. Operating funds; appropriations by the legislature

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

(2) The secretary of state may employ, appoint, remove, and fix the term, compensation, and responsibilities of employees, including but not limited to a museum director and a curator.

B. Funds appropriated by the legislature to the Department of State for operation of the Schepis Museum shall be used solely for that purpose and in accordance with the budget plan developed by the secretary of state. 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.

C.(1) If sufficient funds necessary for the operation of the Schepis Museum are not appropriated by the legislature, and funds from other local, public, or private sources are not available for this purpose, the Department of State is authorized to temporarily close the museum to the public until such time as sufficient funds necessary for the operation of the museum are appropriated by the legislature. The Department of State shall maintain the museum during any period of temporary closure.

(2) The Department of State may accept and use, in accordance with law, gifts, grants, bequests, donations, endowments, or funds from any public or private source to support the operations of the museum.

Acts 2009, No. 249, §1, eff. when funds are appropriated; Acts 2012, No. 765, §1, eff. June 12, 2012.