La. Stat. tit. 13 § 5826
There shall be a salary and expense fund for the offices of the constables of the city courts in New Orleans. The funds shall be composed of all fees collected by the constables as provided in R.S. 13:2158. The constables shall pay from this fund any and all salaries, including their own, their deputies, and any and all clerical help, and any other expense of any nature whatsoever for the efficient performance of their duties as provided, including the purchase of any and all necessary office equipment or any other equipment, automobiles, or other necessities. The funds may be used to pay any bond premiums required by law, insurance premiums for themselves, their deputies, and their clerical help, if provided, and any other costs, or expense of any other nature whatsoever, as the said constables shall deem proper.
La. R.S. § 13:5826