Louisiana Constitution ARTICLE X. PUBLIC OFFICIALS AND EMPLOYEES
Here is a summary of Article X – Public Officials and Employees of the Louisiana Constitution:
Louisiana Constitution – Article X: Public Officials and Employees
Overview:
Article X governs the laws and regulations concerning public officials and employees in Louisiana, including qualifications, ethics, disciplinary procedures, and civil service.
Key Sections & Provisions:
Section 1 – State Civil Service
Establishes the state civil service system for unclassified and classified employees and outlines general principles for merit-based hiring and promotion.
Section 2 – City Civil Service
Requires cities with populations above 400,000 to establish their own civil service systems for city employees.
Section 3 – Other Civil Service Systems
Permits the legislature to authorize civil service systems in parishes, cities, and school boards other than those covered by Sections 1 and 2.
Section 4 – Unclassified Service
Lists positions exempt from civil service rules (e.g., elected officials, heads of departments, legal and policy advisors).
Section 5 – Prohibitions Against Political Activities
Public employees under civil service cannot engage in political campaign activities, except to vote and express personal opinions.
Section 6 – Rules of the Commission
Civil service commissions are empowered to adopt rules regulating employment, discipline, and conduct of classified employees.
Section 7 – Civil Service Commission
Details composition and appointment of both state and city civil service commissions.
Section 8 – Appeals
Provides public employees the right to appeal disciplinary actions such as removal or suspension to the Civil Service Commission.
Section 9 – Investigations
Grants civil service commissions the authority to investigate practices and require records.
Section 10 – Funding
Mandates sufficient funding for the proper functioning of the civil service commissions.
Section 11 – Repeal of Inconsistent Provisions
Any prior constitutional provisions inconsistent with Article X are repealed.
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