DIGEST
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or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
HB 8 Original 2015 Regular Session Montoucet
Abstract: Authorizes the Crowley police chief to appoint, discipline, and discharge police
personnel.
Present law, applicable to most Lawrason Act municipalities, provides that the elected police chief
makes recommendations to the mayor and board of aldermen regarding the appointment, promotion,
discipline, and dismissal of police personnel. Provides that the mayor and aldermen are responsible
for taking these actions with regard to police personnel.
Proposed law, applicable to Crowley, provides that the police chief appoints, disciplines, and
discharges police personnel subject to the budgetary limitations of the mayor and board of alderman
pertaining to the number of allotted positions.
(Adds R.S. 33:423.9)