La. Public Health and Safety § 40:1303
Current with changes from the 2024 legislative session effective on or before 7/1/2024, from Acts 2,3, 6-535, and 580-647
The director shall designate the head of some division or some other employee of the department to act as head of the department in his absence or disability or in case of a vacancy, until the absence or disability is terminated or the vacancy filled. If he does not do so, the governor may make this designation.
La. Public Health and Safety § 40:1303