DIGEST
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or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
HB 540 Engrossed 2017 Regular Session DeVillier
Abstract: Provides that the Eunice board of aldermen may authorize the 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 Eunice, provides that the board of aldermen may by resolution authorize
the police chief to appoint, discipline, and discharge police personnel subject to the budgetary
limitations of the mayor and board of aldermen pertaining to the number of allotted positions.
(Adds R.S. 33:423.27)