# La. Rev. Stat. § 38:7: Organization of department

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## Section

- **Citation:** La. Rev. Stat. § 38:7
- **Heading:** Organization of department
- **Jurisdiction:** Louisiana
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 38 / Section 7

## Text

The Department of Public Works shall consist of the position of Director of Public Works and the Board of Public Works, and all divisions which may be established in accordance with this Chapter.

## Nearby sections

- [La. Rev. Stat. § 38:1 Department of public works; domicile; service of process; powers](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_LA_Crevised-statutes_T38_S1.md)
- [La. Rev. Stat. § 38:2 Functions of department](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_LA_Crevised-statutes_T38_S2.md)
- [La. Rev. Stat. § 38:3 Inland waterways, navigation projects; jurisdiction of United States not affected](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_LA_Crevised-statutes_T38_S3.md)
- [La. Rev. Stat. § 38:7 Organization of department](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_LA_Crevised-statutes_T38_S7.md)
- [La. Rev. Stat. § 38:10 Management and exercise of functions of department](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_LA_Crevised-statutes_T38_S10.md)
- [La. Rev. Stat. § 38:11 Powers of director](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_LA_Crevised-statutes_T38_S11.md)
- [La. Rev. Stat. § 38:12 Establishment of divisions; appointment of heads](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_LA_Crevised-statutes_T38_S12.md)
- [La. Rev. Stat. § 38:14 Governor and director to prescribe general administrative rules](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_LA_Crevised-statutes_T38_S14.md)
- [La. Rev. Stat. § 38:15 General information, documents; prohibition](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_LA_Crevised-statutes_T38_S15.md)
- [La. Rev. Stat. § 38:17 Divisions to exercise functions of department; contracts; grants of money; reports](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_LA_Crevised-statutes_T38_S17.md)
- [La. Rev. Stat. § 38:20 Red River Compact Commission membership](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_LA_Crevised-statutes_T38_S20.md)
- [La. Rev. Stat. § 38:22 Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_LA_Crevised-statutes_T38_S22.md)
- [La. Rev. Stat. § 38:23 Permit or consent required](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_LA_Crevised-statutes_T38_S23.md)
- [La. Rev. Stat. § 38:24 Rules and regulations; inspection of dams](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_LA_Crevised-statutes_T38_S24.md)

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