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St. Martinville adopts ordinance creating office of Deputy Chief of Police
Summary
Ordinance 25-05 creating the office of Deputy Chief of Police (Section 16.5-53) was adopted unanimously; the ordinance cites authority under Louisiana R.S. 33:2541.1 and ratifies earlier July 21, 2014 council action.
The St. Martinville City Council on April 7 adopted Ordinance 25-05 to add Section 16.5-53 to the city code, creating the office of Deputy Chief of Police pursuant to Louisiana R.S. 33:2541.1.
The ordinance ratifies the councils prior July 21, 2014 action to create the position and provides that the council may appoint an interim deputy chief if a need arises before the position is filled according to law. The ordinance was offered by Councilmember Mike Fuselier, seconded by Councilmember Janise Anthony, and the recorded vote listed yeas from M. Fuselier, C. Frederick, J. Fontenette, J. Anthony and F. Chatman; the ordinance was declared adopted.
The minutes do not record the identity of any appointee or the timing for filling the position; they state the ordinance is to be administered in accordance with the provisions of Title 33 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes.
