# La. Rev. Stat. § 27:16: Chairman; power and duties

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_LA_Crevised-statutes_T27_S16

## Section

- **Citation:** La. Rev. Stat. § 27:16
- **Heading:** Chairman; power and duties
- **Jurisdiction:** Louisiana
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 27 / Section 16

## Text

The chairman of the board may:

(1) Enter into contracts not to exceed twenty thousand dollars on behalf of the board.

(2) Represent the board in any matter.

(3) Make recommendations to the board on any matter within its jurisdiction.

Acts 1996, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 7, §1, eff. May 1, 1996.

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