This bill enacts a new provision under R.S. 33:2494(C)(6) specifically for the city of Kenner regarding the classified police service. It establishes a new process for filling vacant positions within the police department. If a vacancy cannot be filled through reinstatement or reemployment, the board will certify names from the promotional list in the order they appear. The appointing authority is then required to select and appoint a candidate from this list, specifically choosing someone who ranks among the top three in departmental seniority for the class in which the vacancy exists.

The bill aims to streamline the appointment process for police department vacancies in Kenner, ensuring that qualified candidates are selected based on their promotional rankings and seniority. This change is intended to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the hiring process within the city's police service.