La. Public Officers and Employees § 42:1
Current with operative changes from the 2024 Third Special Legislative Session
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.
La. Public Officers and Employees § 42:1