Louisiana Revised Statutes Tit. 49, § 220.23. State inspector general; appointment; term; vacancy; compensation; removal

(2) If a vacancy exists in the office of the state inspector general for more than six months, then the holder of the next highest level administrative position in the office shall become the inspector general, subject to confirmation by the Senate.

(3) Not later than one year from the date of appointment, if not already certified, the inspector general shall obtain certification as a Certified Inspector General from the Association of Inspectors General.

D. (1) Notwithstanding the provisions of Subsection B of this Section, the inspector general may be removed by the governor provided such removal is approved by a majority vote of each house of the legislature.

(2) In order to obtain the consent of a majority of the elected members of each house of the legislature, the clerk of the House of Representatives and the secretary of the Senate shall prepare and transmit a ballot to each member of the legislature by certified mail with return receipt requested, unless it is determined that the legislature will be in session in time for the ballots to be distributed to them and returned by them during the session. The ballot shall be uniform and include pertinent information as the clerk and secretary shall determine.