Louisiana Administrative Code
Title 4 - ADMINISTRATION
Part VII - Governor's Office
Chapter 9 - Veterans' Affairs
Subchapter A - Veterans' Affairs Commission
Section VII-902 - Powers and Duties of the Secretary

Universal Citation: LA Admin Code VII-902

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 9, September 20, 2024

A. In addition to the functions, powers, and duties otherwise vested in the secretary by law, he shall:

1. Represent the public interest in the administration of this chapter and shall be responsible to the governor, legislature, and the public therefore.

2. Determine the policies of the department, except as otherwise provided by law.

3. Organize, plan, supervise, direct, administer, execute, and be responsible for the functions and programs vested in the department, in the manner and to the extent provided by law, including but not limited to:
a. veterans home operations;

b. veterans benefits assistance;

c. homeless veteran outreach;

d. state veterans cemetery operations;

e. Louisiana honor medal distribution;

f. educational support, including State Approving Agency operations and the LaVetCorps campus veteran center program;

g. the Gold Star Family Support Program;

h. Military Family Assistance Fund administration;

i. veteran owned business support, including but not limited to Veterans Initiative support;

j. veteran employment support;

k. incarcerated veteran support and readjustment support when appropriate;

l. other functions deemed necessary by the secretary and not prohibited by law.

4. Advise the governor on problems concerning the administration of the department and veterans issues.

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 36:781 and 783-786.

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