§5763. Tax proceeds; compensation of coroner and employees

            The proceeds of the tax shall be used solely and exclusively for the purposes and benefit of the district and in accordance with the provisions of this Section.

            (1) An annual salary shall be paid to the coroner for his services as Webster Parish coroner or ex officio parish physician or health officer. The coroner's salary shall be payable on his own warrant.

            (2) All salaries or fees of deputy or assistant coroners, secretaries, stenographers, clerks, technicians, investigators, official photographers, or other assistants shall be paid from the proceeds of the tax.

            (3) All necessary expenses incidental to and associated with the operation and functions of the coroner's office including maintenance, utilities, equipment, supplies, goods, and services shall be paid in accordance with the budget of the office of the coroner.

            (4) The parish governing authority or any local municipality shall not be obligated to pay any fee or cost associated with the operation and administration of the coroner's office.

            Acts 2015, No. 346, §1.