Louisiana Revised Statutes Tit. 33, § 423.5. City of Scott; disciplinary action by chief of police

Notwithstanding the provisions of R.S. 33:423 or any other law to the contrary, in and for the city of Scott, the chief of police shall appoint, promote, discipline, and dismiss police personnel subject to the budgetary limitations of the mayor and board of aldermen, pertaining to the number of allotted positions of the police department. This provision shall not, however, prohibit a police department employee from making a direct appeal to the board of aldermen, who shall have the authority to modify or reverse any actions of the chief of police.