This bill amends R.S. 33:4076 concerning the employees of the Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans. It allows the board to employ necessary personnel for the efficient operation of public sewerage, water, and drainage systems, with the stipulation that all employees, except unskilled laborers, must pass a civil service examination. A significant change introduced in the bill is that if a position cannot be filled by a New Orleans resident within ninety days of being advertised, the board may hire a non-resident who will be exempt from the city's residency requirement for the duration of their employment.

Additionally, the bill mandates the State Civil Service Commission and the Civil Service Commission of the City of New Orleans to collaboratively create a plan to transfer all employees of the Sewerage and Water Board to the state civil service system. This transition plan must be fully implemented within one year of the bill's effective date, ensuring that all employees will be governed by state civil service regulations moving forward.

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