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or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
HB 44 Engrossed 2019 Regular Session Bagley
Abstract: Authorizes the president of the DeSoto Parish Police Jury to appoint up to two employees
as ex officio notaries public.
Proposed law authorizes the president of the DeSoto Parish Police Jury to designate up to two
employees within his office as ex officio notaries public.
Proposed law provides that each employee appointed as an ex officio notary public may exercise,
within his respective jurisdictional limits, the functions of a notary public only to administer oaths,
receive sworn statements, and execute affidavits and acknowledgments, all limited to matters within
the official functions of the police jury.
Proposed law provides that all acts performed by each ex officio notary public shall be performed
without charge or other compensation and without the necessity of giving bond.
Proposed law provides that the president of the police jury may suspend or terminate an appointment
made in his office at any time, and a separation from the employ of the parish shall automatically
terminate an appointment as an ex officio notary public.
(Adds R.S. 35:417)