2022 Louisiana Laws
Revised Statutes
Title 25 - Libraries, Museums, and Other Scientific
§25:1014. Commission powers, duties, and responsibilities; approval of changes required
RS 25:1014 - Commission powers, duties, and responsibilities; approval of changes required
A. No improvement, renovation, redecoration, or enhancement of the public or private areas and grounds of the governor's mansion shall be made without the prior approval of the commission. Commission approval shall be required prior to any painting, renovation, non-appliance repair, redecoration, or significant movement of or rearrangement of furniture, artwork, antique pieces, vases, or other items in the public areas.
B. In addition, the commission shall have the following powers, duties, functions, and responsibilities:
(1) To promote a greater understanding and awareness of the importance and significance of the governor's mansion and enhance and maintain the appearance, furnishings, and surroundings thereof so that it may serve as a symbol and actual representation of the history and cultural heritage of the state.
(2) To assist in research for and promote the publication of appropriate materials concerning the governor's mansion and its contents and grounds and the history and significance thereof, and to coordinate and guide any such activity by other state and local agencies.
(3)(a) To enter into loan agreements for the loan of any item that is not owned by the state and that is to be housed in the governor's mansion or located on its grounds and for the loan of any item owned or controlled by another state agency which is to be housed in the governor's mansion or located on its grounds.
(b) Any item that is subject of a loan agreement shall be included in the property inventory of the governor's mansion as required by R.S. 39:324.
(c) Any item that is the subject of a loan agreement shall be covered by adequate insurance through the office of risk management to insure repair or replacement. The commission shall participate in the state's risk management program and provide for such coverage through the program.
(4) To create a program for annual audit, spot-check inventory, and post-audit functions for the protection of all items contained in the inventory.
(5) To provide a procedure for receiving inventory items at the end of a governor's term and for turning over the inventory items to the incoming governor's spouse or designee.
(6) To monitor public and private areas and grounds of the governor's mansion to ensure proper maintenance and repair.
Acts 2022, No. 187, §1.
