Louisiana Revised Statutes Tit. 47, § 1. Delegation of power and duties to deputies

Whenever a power is granted to, or a duty imposed on, any person, board, or commission by any provision of this Title, such power may be exercised or such duty may be performed by any deputy or person authorized by the person, board, or commission to whom the power is granted or on whom the duty is imposed, unless it is expressly provided that the power or duty shall be exercised or performed only by the person, board, or commission to whom the power is granted or on whom the duty is imposed.