There is hereby created and established in the office of the governor the office of the coordinator of faith-based programs. The coordinator shall be appointed by the governor, subject to senate confirmation, to serve at the pleasure of the governor. The coordinator shall perform the duties assigned by the governor, shall serve as the liaison for faith-based organizations to coordinate opportunities for the state to access federal programs and to identify areas of potential benefit that result from coordinating efforts among the state and federal government and faith-based organizations. The office of the governor may utilize funding sources which are eligible for federal financial participation programs which serve the public interest.
La. R.S. § 49:210.2