Notwithstanding the provisions of La. Rev. Stat. 33:423 or any other provision of law to the contrary, in and for the town of Pearl River, the elected chief of police shall appoint, promote, discipline, and discharge police personnel subject to the budgetary limitations of the mayor and the board of aldermen pertaining to the number of allotted positions for the police department.  Any such action shall be taken without regard to race, creed, or color.

Acts 2011, No. 43, §1.