Article 4, Section 7 of the Constitution of Louisiana provides for the office of secretary of state.
[1] The secretary administers Louisiana's Address Confidentiality Program, which protects victims of stalking, domestic violence, and sexual abuse.
[citation needed] The secretary operates "Louisiana One Call", the state's "call before you dig" program,[2] and accepts applications for the Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority.
[3] The office manages an online portal for businesses operating in the state.
[5] The secretary is an ex officio member of the State Bond Commission[6] and the board of directors of the Louisiana Citizens Property Insurance Corporation.