Public office defined
La. R.S. 42:1
in effect42:1. Public office defined
As used in this title, the term "public office" means any state, district, parish or municipal office, elective or appointive, or any position as member on a board or commission, elective or appointive, when the office or position is established by the constitution or laws of this state.
"Public officer" is any person holding a public office in this state.
Source: Louisiana State Legislature (legis.la.gov)URL: https://legis.la.gov/legis/Law.aspx?d=99197Fetched: 10/20/2026
