Louisiana § RS 33:2451 - Policy
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 33:2451 — Policy, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 33:2451. Policy
A. All appointments and promotions in the service of the parish and of each of its departments, offices, and agencies shall be made on the basis of merit and fitness, which shall be determined, insofar as practicable, by competitive test, except that the following shall not be subject to the provisions of this Part regarding appointment, promotion, and dismissal:
(1) All elected officials.
(2) The parish treasurer.
(3) The parish administrator.
(4) Members of advisory boards and political subdivisions created by the police jury and their employees.
(5) Organizations and their employees and other persons who are employed by the parish on a contractual or part-time basis.
(6) The parish attorney and his legal assistants.
(7) The public works director.
(8) The federal programs director.
(9) The sales tax director.
(10) The parish secretary.
(11) Parish firefighters.
(12) Any other employee expressly forbidden from participation in a civil service system by the constitution or statute.
B. The civil service board may provide by rule that additional positions shall not be subject to the provisions of this Part regarding appointment, promotion, and dismissal; however, the board shall not add more than one position per calendar year to the positions excepted from such provisions and any such changes shall be subject to the approval of the police jury by two thirds vote.
C. The appointment and dismissal of parish employees subject to this Part shall be made by the police jury, or its designee, and shall be subject to the provisions of this Part.
Acts 1993, No. 387, §1, eff. June 7, 1993; Acts 2003, No. 908, §1.
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 33:2451
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 33:2451 cover?
Section RS 33:2451 ("Policy") is part of the Louisiana Civil Code, the codified statutory law of Louisiana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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