Louisiana Statutes § 18:52 Qualifications of registrarsVersion dated Oct. 30, 2024

This is an older version of § 18:52 Qualifications of registrars which we archived on October 30, 2024.

Statute Text

A. Each applicant to fill the office of registrar of voters shall be a registered voter. If appointed to fill the office of registrar of voters, the applicant shall become a resident and registered voter of the parish in which he is to perform his duties prior to taking the oath of office. The registrar shall remain a resident and qualified voter of the parish in which he is to perform his duties.

(1) The registrar shall possess at least one of the following at the time of appointment:

(a) A baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution and two years of full-time, professional work experience.

(b) An associate degree from an accredited institution and four years of full-time, professional work experience.

(d) Five years of full-time employment in a registrar's office in Louisiana.

(2) For purposes of this Subsection, "professional work experience" means experience in an occupation which requires specialized and theoretical knowledge usually acquired through college training or through work experience and other training which provides comparable knowledge.

History

Amended by Acts 2016 , No. 414 , s. 1 , eff. 8/1/2016 if and when the proposed amendment of Article XI, Section 5 of the Constitution of Louisiana contained in the Act which originated as House Bill No.459 of this 2016 Regular Session of the Legislature is adopted at a statewide election and becomes effective. .

Acts 1976, No. 697, §1, eff. 1/1/1978 .