Louisiana Revised Statutes Tit. 25, § 382. Duties

It shall be the duty of the commission to mark with suitable plaques those buildings which are landmarks and sites of historical importance in the parish of Orleans. The commission shall select the buildings and sites to be marked and determine the type of plaque to be used and purchase those deemed appropriate, determine where to place said plaques and the data to be placed on each plaque, and to publicize these activities. The commission shall be empowered to have research done on the historical and architectural background of areas worthy of preservation.