Notwithstanding the provisions of La. Rev. Stat. 33:2476(L)(1), the Baton Rouge municipal fire and police civil service board may fill the office of secretary by employing unclassified personnel whom the board deems qualified. The secretary shall receive compensation and benefits comparable to that of other full-time classified or unclassified personnel employed in similar positions or performing similar job functions. The secretary is solely accountable to the board and serves at the pleasure of the board.

            Acts 2023, No. 316, §1.