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DIGEST
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of the legislative instrument. The keyword, one-liner, abstract, and digest do not constitute
part of the law or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
Mills SB No. 186
Present law creates a municipal fire and police civil service board in each municipality that
is subject to the municipal fire and police civil service system for large municipalities (those
with a population of between 13,000 and 250,000). Generally each such board has five
members, three appointed by the governing authority of the municipality and one each
elected from the fire and police departments.
Present law (R.S. 33:2495.2) provides that if the city of New Iberia ceases to operate either
its fire department or its police department, the civil service system shall continue in full
force and effect for the remaining department as provided by law.
Proposed law provides that if present law (R.S. 33:2495.2) becomes applicable, the
municipal fire and police civil service board in New Iberia will include only one member
elected from the fire and police service and one member appointed by the mayor if such
changes are approved by the governing authority of New Iberia.
Effective upon signature of governor or lapse of time for gubernatorial action.
(Adds R.S. 33:2476(B)(1)(d) and (C)(4))
Summary of Amendments Adopted by House
Committee Amendments Proposed by House Committee on Municipal, Parochial and
Cultural Affairs to the engrossed bill.
1. Makes technical changes only.