Mills (SB 186) Act No. 686
Prior law created 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.
Prior law (R.S. 33:2495.2) provided 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.
New law provides that if prior 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 (June 18, 2014).
(Adds R.S. 33:2476(B)(1)(d) and (C)(4))