The director shall designate the head of some division or some other employee of the department to act as head of the department in his absence or disability or in case of a vacancy, until the absence or disability is terminated or the vacancy filled. If he does not do so, the governor may make this designation.
La. R.S. 40:1303
Substitute appointment for director in case of leave or vacancy
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