Louisiana Revised Statutes Tit. 33, § 423.2. City of Harahan; appointment and discharge of police personnel by chief of police; assistant chief of police

A. Notwithstanding the provisions of R.S. 33:423 or any other provision of law to the contrary, in and for the city of Harahan, the chief of police shall appoint and discharge police personnel subject to the budgetary limitations of the mayor and board of aldermen pertaining to the number of allotted positions for the police department.

B. The duties of the assistant chief of police shall be determined by the chief of police, and the assistant chief of police shall act as chief in the administration of the police department in the absence of the chief.